Quartz Plastic Travel Alarm Clock with Luminous Dial - Black

This square quartz travel alarm clock folds away into its own black plastic case, so the face is covered and protected whenever it goes into a bag. Lift the lid and the clock face tilts up to stand at an easy angle for reading from the pillow. The black dial has clear Arabic numerals and is luminous, so the time is easy to read in low light. It has white hands, a slim red second hand and a yellow alarm hand behind a clear cover. It measures 8cm tall, 8cm wide and 7cm deep, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand.

Because it runs on batteries rather than mains power, it needs no socket and works wherever you put it: on a hotel bedside table, in a guest room, in a caravan or on the desk at home. Folded shut, it tucks into a wash bag or the corner of a suitcase without taking up much room. The beep alarm is a simple, no-fuss wake-up call for early flights and weekends away. There is no snooze button, so once it sounds it is time to get going. At home it makes a neat clock for a small bedside table where space is tight.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time, and the case is plastic, simple to wipe clean and look after. It takes the AA battery size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. Batteries are not included, so have the right size ready before you leave. To keep it looking its best, wipe the case with a soft dry cloth, and take the battery out if the clock is going into a drawer for a long spell. Our tip: keep it closed in your bag so the face travels protected, then open it on arrival and set the alarm before you unpack anything else.

How big is this travel alarm clock?

It measures 8cm tall, 8cm wide and 7cm deep, so it sits neatly on a small bedside table and packs easily into a suitcase or wash bag.

What battery does it need, and is it included?

It takes the AA battery size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. Batteries are not included, so have the right size ready before your trip.

Can I read the time in the dark?

Yes, the dial is luminous and has clear Arabic numerals, so the time is easy to read in low light without switching on a lamp.

Does it have a snooze button?

No, it has a simple beep alarm without a snooze, so it suits anyone happy to get up at the first call.

How does the folding case work?

The plastic case opens like a small square box, and the clock face tilts up to stand for reading. Fold the face down and close the lid to protect it in your bag.

How should I look after it?

Wipe the plastic case with a soft dry cloth, and take the battery out if you are putting the clock away for a long time.