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Online Alarm Clock

Set custom alarms and notifications

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Wednesday, July 15, 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 can be assigned its own sound, so you can tell alarms apart by ear rather than checking the screen every time one goes off. When an alarm fires, the tool can also trigger a browser notification, which means you'll get an on-screen alert even if the alarm tab isn't the one you're currently looking at.

Because everything runs client-side, no alarm data is uploaded anywhere — your schedule stays local to your browser session. One practical note: browser tabs need to stay open (and the device needs to stay awake) for the alarm to trigger, so it's best suited for a work session at your computer rather than an overnight wake-up call where the machine might sleep or the tab might close.

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

    Choose the time you want the alarm to go off.

  3. 3

    Pick an alarm sound

    Select which sound this alarm should play so you can distinguish it from other alarms by ear.

  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)

    Enable browser notifications so you get an on-screen alert even if you've switched away from the tab.

  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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the online alarm clock work?

The alarm clock runs entirely in your browser. Set a time and the tool uses the Web Audio API to play an alarm sound when the time is reached. 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. All active alarms will trigger at their specified times during your session. Alarms are not saved between browser sessions, so re-enter them if you close the tab.