Set the alarm for 10:39 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 10:39 p.m.

As you hand over rice duty to someone at home, set the alarm for 10:39 pm and explain whether the pot needs checking, fluffing, or switching off. That gives the next person a clear cue before 11:00 pm, so the rice can be ready when the family returns rather than left to guesswork during the changeover.

Cooking sounds can easily drown out a browser alarm, especially with an electric fan, television, range hood, or running tap nearby. Raise the volume to a level the person taking over can hear from the kitchen, then play a quick test signal before you step away. Keep in mind that the rice reminder will not sound if the browser page is closed or the phone or laptop goes to sleep, so leave the page open and the device awake until 10:39 pm.

Because this is late evening, leave a small buffer between finishing the rice and whatever still needs doing tonight. Use the time before 11:00 pm to check the water has been absorbed, let the rice rest with the lid on, and clear the serving area. That margin also helps if the family arrives a little earlier than expected or the person taking over needs an extra minute to find the serving spoon and bowls.