Set the alarm for 2:47 a.m.

Web alarm clock for 2:47 a.m.

You are wrapping up and heading out to meet a relative at Manila airport, so set the alarm for 2:47 am before putting away whatever has kept you busy. That gives you a clear cue to pick up your keys and check the flight details, with 3:00 am close enough to keep your departure from drifting later.

Your airport pickup depends on hearing the 2:47 am signal, so test the volume against the actual sounds around you, such as an electric fan, air conditioner, television, or traffic outside. Place the phone nearby and choose a tone that stands apart from that background. Because this browser alarm cannot sound after its page is closed or while your phone is asleep, your airport departure could pass unnoticed; keep the page open, the phone awake, and the volume clearly audible.

Before leaving for the terminal in the middle of the night, have some water and, if you are hungry, a small familiar snack that is easy to finish. A full meal can wait until after the pickup, when you are no longer watching the clock or preparing to drive. Keep a covered drink ready for the trip, but avoid juggling an open cup while collecting your keys and relative’s arrival information.