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Online Alarm Clock

Set custom alarms and notifications

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

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About the Online Alarm Clock

An online alarm clock turns any browser tab into a wake-up or reminder device without installing an app or plugging a physical clock into the wall. It solves a small but recurring problem: you need a timed alert while working at your desk, catching a short nap, timing a meeting break, or waking up when your phone is out of reach or on silent. Because it runs entirely in the browser, there's nothing to download and no account to create — you open the page, set a time, and the alarm is ready.

The tool lets you set multiple alarms at once, so you can queue up a 10-minute break reminder alongside a longer end-of-day alert without juggling separate apps. Each alarm has its own label, repeat days, one of five sounds, a volume level and an optional 5-minute snooze, so you can tell alarms apart by ear rather than checking the screen every time one goes off. If you allow notifications, an alarm that fires while you are in another tab also shows a system notification.

Alarms are saved in your browser's local storage, so they are still there when you come back to the page on the same device. An alarm without repeat days rings once and then switches itself off. The alarm itself only sounds while the page is open, though: the tab needs to stay open and the device awake, which makes it best suited to reminders during a work session rather than an overnight wake-up call where the machine might sleep.

How to set an online alarm

Set one or more timed alarms with sound and browser notifications directly in your browser.

  1. 1

    Open the alarm clock

    Load the Online Alarm Clock page in any browser — no sign-up or installation is required.

  2. 2

    Set the alarm time

    Press Add New Alarm and enter the time in the Time field (24-hour format), plus an optional label and repeat days.

  3. 3

    Pick an alarm sound

    Select one of the five sounds and use the play button to preview it at the volume you set, then press Add.

  4. 4

    Add more alarms if needed

    Repeat the process to set additional alarms, each with its own time and sound.

  5. 5

    Allow notifications (optional)

    Allow notifications when the browser asks. They appear only when the alarm tab is in the background.

  6. 6

    Keep the tab open and wait

    Leave the browser tab open until the set time — the alarm will sound and notify you when it triggers.

Worked examples

A weekday wake-up alarm

Input
Add New Alarm → Time 06:45, Label "Wake up", Repeat Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri, Alarm Sound "Gentle Chime", Volume 70%, Enable Snooze ticked → Add.
Result
A card reading 6:45 AM with "Wake up" underneath and Mon–Fri highlighted. When it goes off, a window shows the label and time with Snooze (5 min) and Dismiss buttons.

Snooze adds a separate one-time alarm five minutes later, labelled "Wake up (Snoozed)". It removes itself after it rings, so snoozing does not leave extra alarms behind.

A one-off reminder for a call

Input
At 12:55 PM, add an alarm with Time 14:30, Label "Client call", no repeat days.
Result
The card shows 2:30 PM and "in 95 minutes" under the label. After it rings, its switch turns off and the card stays in the list.

The time field is 24-hour (14:30), but cards display in 12-hour format. Switch the card back on to reuse the same alarm another day.

Tips and common mistakes

  • An alarm with no repeat days rings once and then switches itself off. If you want it every day, tick all seven repeat days instead of re-enabling it each morning.
  • Each ring plays a pulsing tone for about five seconds, then stops while the Dismiss window stays open. Use the play button next to each sound to preview it at your chosen volume, and do not rely on it alone if you are a heavy sleeper.
  • Browsers keep audio muted until you interact with the page. If you reopen the tab with alarms already saved, click or press a key anywhere once so the sound can play.
  • System notifications only appear when the alarm tab is in the background. Your browser asks for permission the first time you press Add New Alarm; if you decline, you will only hear the tone.
  • Alarms follow your device clock and time zone. If your computer clock is off, or you travel to another time zone, the alarm fires by the new local time.
  • Laptops that go to sleep and phones that lock the screen suspend the page, and the alarm will not sound. Plug in and keep the screen awake for anything important.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the online alarm clock work?

The alarm clock compares your device clock with each alarm once a second. When the time matches, it plays a tone with the Web Audio API and opens a window with Snooze and Dismiss. Keep the browser tab open and your device volume on for the alarm to trigger.

Will the alarm work if I minimize my browser?

In most modern browsers, timers continue running when the tab is in the background or the browser is minimized. However, some mobile browsers aggressively suspend background tabs to save battery. For critical alarms, keep the tab visible or use your device's native alarm app.

Can I set multiple alarms?

Yes, you can add multiple alarms and label each one. Alarms are saved in your browser, so they are still listed when you reopen the page on the same device — but they only ring while the page is open.

Why is my alarm switched off after it rang?

Alarms without repeat days are one-time alarms: they switch themselves off after ringing so they do not go off again the next day. Turn the switch back on to reuse it, or add repeat days to make it recurring.

Can I change an alarm after creating it?

Yes. Use the pencil icon on the alarm card to edit its time, label, repeat days, sound, volume and snooze setting, then press Update. The trash icon deletes it.

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