Set the alarm clock for 7:09 am

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

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You can also try the other alarm clocks

Alarm clock for 7:07 am Alarm clock for 7:08 am Alarm clock for 7:10 am Alarm clock for 7:11 am

Going to bed for a 7:09 am alarm

Asleep by 9:54 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 11:24 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 12:54 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.

7:09 am across the country

London	7:09 am
Birmingham	7:09 am
Manchester	7:09 am
Glasgow	7:09 am
Belfast	7:09 am

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

How to use the online alarm clock

As you hand over the morning round, a 7:09 am alarm gives the next person a clear cue to let the hens out after sunrise. It leaves time to check the latch, point out where the feed is kept and explain anything unusual before 8:00 am, without relying on a hurried reminder shouted across the yard.

The sound should suit both the handover and the surroundings. A gentle tone may be enough if the person taking over is already downstairs, while a more persistent one makes sense if they are finishing another chore or might miss a single chime. Test the volume briefly and give the alarm a recognisable label. Because this browser alarm depends on its page staying open and the phone remaining awake, the hens could be left waiting if either condition changes; use a separate alarm clock when that risk matters.

At 7:09 am, sound can travel surprisingly well through a quiet British house. Keep the phone close to the person responsible rather than turning the volume high enough to reach every room. If others are still asleep, place it on a folded cloth to reduce vibration against a bedside table, and choose a tone that is distinct without being harsh.

Common questions

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 7:09 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.