Set the alarm clock for 6:50 am

Leave this tab open — the alarm only rings while the tab stays open.

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Going to bed for a 6:50 am alarm

Asleep by 9:35 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 11:05 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 12:35 am — 4 full sleep cycles, about 6 hours

A sleep cycle runs about 90 minutes, and most people take around 15 minutes to drop off. Waking at the end of a cycle feels easier than waking in the middle of one.

6:50 am across the country

London	6:50 am
Birmingham	6:50 am
Manchester	6:50 am
Glasgow	6:50 am
Belfast	6:50 am

Times are worked out live in your browser, so daylight saving is already accounted for.

How to use the online alarm clock

While you watch the clock for the moment to leave for the first train to London, a 6:50 am alarm gives you a clear cue to pick up your things and head out. It also leaves ten minutes before 7:00 am, enough for a final check of your ticket, railcard and platform details without turning the wait into guesswork.

Your departure cue needs to be heard above a kettle, radio, extractor fan or other early-morning noise. Set the alarm volume clearly above that background sound, then keep the speaker uncovered and nearby rather than buried under bedding or inside a bag. Because this alarm relies on the browser continuing to run, it may remain silent if that session ends or the phone sleeps, which could leave you missing the first train; use a separate alarm as a backup when the departure cannot slip.

Before setting off at this early hour, have something quick that will not delay the journey, such as toast, a banana or a small yoghurt, and take water in a bottle with a secure lid. Leave a cooked breakfast or a drink that needs time to cool until later. That keeps the final minutes available for coat, keys and ticket rather than washing up or waiting beside a hot mug.

Common questions

What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 6:50 am?

The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.

Do I need an account or an app?

Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.

Can I change the sound?

Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.

Will it still be right when the clocks change?

Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.