How to use the online alarm clock
Waking at 9:46 am for a tour of the Houses of Parliament means the morning has started before anything else has. The alarm marks the moment to sit up, check the booking details and begin getting ready. With 10:00 am approaching, those fourteen minutes can cover washing, dressing and gathering the identification required for the visit.
Because this alarm is running in the browser, its page needs to remain open while it counts down. Closing the page or quitting the browser cancels the Parliament tour alarm, while a phone or laptop that goes to sleep may stay silent. Keeping the browser visible and the sound turned up makes the alert more dependable while breakfast, clothes or travel notes take attention elsewhere.
A Westminster-bound morning can feel different outdoors from the view through a bedroom window. Around 9:46 am, humid air may make a light coat feel warmer once walking begins, while a dry breeze can make the same route feel cooler. Checking the local conditions before choosing an outer layer helps with the walk towards Parliament, especially when time outside includes a queue or security checks.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 9:46 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.
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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