Set the alarm clock for 7:36 am

 

Leave this tab open — the alarm only rings while the tab stays open.

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Going to bed for a 7:36 am alarm

  • Asleep by 10:21 pm — 6 full sleep cycles, about 9 hours
  • Asleep by 11:51 pm — 5 full sleep cycles, about 7 hours
  • Asleep by 1:21 am — 4 full sleep cycles, about 6 hours

A sleep cycle runs about 90 minutes, and most people take around 15 minutes to drop off. Waking at the end of a cycle feels easier than waking in the middle of one.

Online alarm clock for 7:36 am

Pause midway through strapping the board onto the roof rack and set the alarm for 7:36 am, so you know when to leave for Raglan’s morning surf. That lets you finish checking the tie-downs without repeatedly looking at the clock. You will still have a useful stretch before 8:00 am to gather your wetsuit, towel and keys, then get back to the car when the alert sounds.

Because the board is already being loaded, keep this alarm page open while you complete the job. Closing the tab or browser means the alarm cannot sound, and letting the phone or laptop sleep may also leave your board trip departing later than planned. Keep the device awake, leave its sound audible, and avoid switching the browser off until the alert has played. A separate phone alarm is sensible if you expect to put the device away.

Before heading towards the coast this early, check the light where the remaining gear is laid out. At 7:36 am, shade around a garage, driveway or bach can make dark straps and small items easy to overlook. Turn on an outside light beforehand, or place the keys and surf gear together in a bright spot, so the alarm marks a clean departure rather than the start of another search.

Common questions

Can I use the alarm as my signal to leave for a ferry or flight?

Yes, as a personal reminder, but it cannot see check-in requirements, queues, cancellations, Cook Strait wind, road closures, or delays on the way to the terminal. Confirm the operator's current advice and set the time with enough margin for the entire journey.

Is this alarm suitable for medicine, cooking, or safety checks?

It may be one reminder, but it cannot verify a dose, inspect food, or monitor a hazard. Follow the relevant instructions and supervise risks directly. Keep a reliable backup whenever a missed alert could affect health or safety, and check the device remains powered and audible.

Will the alarm sound if I switch to another tab?

It can, as long as the alarm page stays open and the browser continues running. Device sleep, a flat battery, silent mode, blocked browser audio, or Bluetooth connected elsewhere may prevent you hearing it. Test the tone first and use a second alarm for anything consequential.

Does daylight saving change the alarm time?

The alarm follows the clock and time zone reported by your device. Clocks move forward in September and back in April, so confirm the displayed date and time after a change. Check overseas invitations carefully because other places may change clocks on different dates or not at all.