Online alarm clock for 9:23 pm
Getting ready early for the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 means setting a 9:23 pm alarm before the programme is needed, rather than watching the clock later. That leaves a useful stretch before 10:00 pm for finding the radio, settling down and finishing any evening jobs without rushing.
Because the Shipping Forecast will be heard through audio, check where the alarm sound is actually going when you set it. Headphones can remain connected after music or a podcast, quietly diverting the alert away from the room; a brief test at a low level shows whether the phone speaker or headphones will play it. If this page is closed or your phone or laptop falls asleep, the alarm cannot sound, so you could miss the Shipping Forecast.
Preparing for a 9:23 pm alert also means considering anyone else at home who may be reading, watching television or already asleep. Keep the test quiet, place the phone close enough to hear, and choose a clear but moderate volume. If headphones are intentional, wear them before the alarm is due; if not, disconnect them early so the evening reminder is audible without startling the rest of the household.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 9:23 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.
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.
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