How to use the online alarm clock
Break away from what you are doing at 8:25 pm so you can meet the bus arriving from Gatwick without leaving your departure too late. Setting the alarm now gives you a clear stopping point instead of repeatedly checking the clock while you finish the task in front of you. If you still have preparations to make, 9:00 pm can serve as the next useful checkpoint.
Your Gatwick bus plan should shape the sound you select. A gentle tone may be enough if you are working quietly and likely to notice it straight away; a more persistent sound suits an absorbing job that could hold your attention. Set the volume where you can hear it from your current spot. Keep this browser session running and the computer awake: otherwise the alarm may stay silent and leave you late for the bus.
Because 8:25 pm falls during a shared part of the evening, consider who else is settling down, watching television or putting children to bed. Place your phone or laptop near you and use the softest tone that will reliably interrupt your activity. That keeps the reminder useful without sending a sharp sound through the house, while still giving you time to collect your coat, keys and travel details before leaving.
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 8:25 pm?
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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