How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand the Smithfield wholesale market shift to the next person, a 7:02 am alarm can mark the moment to finish your notes, pass over any outstanding jobs and leave without watching the clock. It also gives the incoming worker a clear starting point, with 8:00 am still far enough away for the early trading period to settle.
During a Smithfield handover, headphones can quietly take over the alarm sound even when you expect it from the phone or computer speakers. Check the selected audio output and play a brief test while you are still nearby, then set the volume high enough to be heard above trolleys, shutters and conversation. Keep the alarm running in an active browser on an awake device; otherwise the Smithfield shift reminder may remain silent when you need it.
Once the outgoing market shift is covered, base your departure on the journey you face at this early hour rather than on the clock alone. Roads around the City can change quickly as deliveries finish and commuter traffic builds, so check the current travel time before leaving. Allow a small margin for loading bays, temporary restrictions or a slower bus connection, especially if reaching your next stop by 8:00 am matters.
Common questions
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.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 7:02 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.
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