Set the alarm clock for 8:06 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 8:04 am Alarm clock for 8:05 am Alarm clock for 8:07 am Alarm clock for 8:08 am

Going to bed for a 8:06 am alarm

Asleep by 10:51 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
Asleep by 12:21 am — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
Asleep by 1:51 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.

8:06 am across the country

London	8:06 am
Birmingham	8:06 am
Manchester	8:06 am
Glasgow	8:06 am
Belfast	8:06 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 wait for 8:06 am, keep an eye on the queue so you can head through security before your ferry from Dover without losing your place. Set the alarm for the appointed moment and leave enough flexibility for staff instructions or a sudden movement forward. With 9:00 am still ahead, the alert can mark the point when waiting turns into getting documents ready and moving towards the checkpoint.

Your ferry check can easily become noisier than expected, making the alarm’s sound route worth checking now. If headphones are connected, the alert may play through them without you noticing, especially if they are tucked in a pocket or bag. Disconnect them or place one earpiece where you will hear it, then confirm the volume. If the browser stops running before 8:06 am, the ferry alarm will stay silent, so use a separate phone alarm when missing security would disrupt the journey.

Waiting outside near Dover early in the morning can feel damp even when the air seems mild. Keep travel papers inside a dry pocket or sleeve, particularly if you are standing in mist or light drizzle. A brief move into fresher air may be welcome after sitting in a vehicle, but stay close enough to see the queue change and hear any instructions before the alarm time arrives.

Common questions

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 8:06 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.