How to use the online alarm clock
As you finish your shift at Smithfield Market, set the alarm for 6:54 am to mark the moment to clear your space, collect your things and leave. That gives you a definite stopping point before 7:00 am, rather than letting the final jobs stretch into the next hour when traders, porters and early deliveries are still moving around you.
Smithfield’s background clatter can easily cover a quiet signal, so set the volume while standing where you expect to hear it, not somewhere sheltered from the noise. A brief test can show whether the tone carries over voices, trolleys and vehicles. This browser alarm depends on an active, awake session and may remain silent otherwise, so it should not be the only cue for ending your market shift; keep a separate alarm available if leaving on time matters.
Coming off work this early can make a large breakfast tempting, but something simple may suit the journey home better. Water and a light snack can cover the short gap until you are settled, while a hot meal or another strong coffee can wait until you know whether you are going straight to bed or staying awake for the morning.
Common questions
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.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
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