Daily Time Reminder Alert Facebook: How to Set It

You can set a daily time reminder alert on Facebook using the built-in reminders feature in the Facebook app or website, and it will send you a notification at the time you choose every day. This article explains how to create, manage, and fix issues with daily reminders, plus what to do if you want alerts for specific events or want to use a different app instead.

Formula

The calculator above converts a time given as minutes after midnight into a 24-hour clock time. The formulas are:

• Hour = floor(minutes / 60)
• Minute = minutes − floor(minutes / 60) × 60
• Time as HH:MM = (Hour × 100 + Minute) / 100 (shown with two decimals, e.g., 9.00 for 09:00)

Where minutes is the number of minutes after midnight (0 to 1439). For example, 540 minutes after midnight is 9:00 AM.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator (540 minutes, repeat daily = 1):

1. Hour = floor(540 / 60) = floor(9) = 9
2. Minute = 540 − 9 × 60 = 540 − 540 = 0
3. Time as HH:MM = (9 × 100 + 0) / 100 = 900 / 100 = 9.00 → 09:00

So 540 minutes after midnight is 9:00 AM. The calculator shows Hour = 9, Minute = 0, and Time as HH:MM = 9.00.

How Facebook Reminders Work

Facebook’s built-in reminders let you schedule a notification for a specific date and time. You can create a reminder from a post, an event, or directly from the reminder menu. For a daily repeating reminder, you set the time and choose “Repeat daily� when creating it. The notification appears in your Facebook notifications and, if enabled, as a push notification on your phone.

To create a reminder:

1. Open the Facebook app or go to facebook.com.
2. Tap the menu (three lines) or click the bell icon.
3. Look for “Reminders� or “Create Reminder� (exact wording varies by platform).
4. Enter a title, choose a date and time, and select “Repeat daily� if you want it every day.
5. Save the reminder. Facebook will notify you at the set time.

If you don’t see a “Repeat daily� option, you may be using a version where reminders are one-time only. In that case, you can create a new reminder each day, or use a third-party reminder app that syncs with Facebook events.

Setting a Daily Reminder on the Facebook App (Android/iOS)

The steps are slightly different on mobile and desktop, but the core idea is the same.

On the mobile app:

• Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top right (Android) or bottom right (iOS).
• Scroll to “Remindersâ€� and tap it.
• Tap the “+â€� or “Create Reminderâ€� button.
• Enter the reminder name, set the time, and choose “Dailyâ€� if available.
• Tap “Saveâ€� or “Doneâ€�.

On the website (desktop):

• Click the bell icon at the top right.
• Click “Create Reminderâ€� or “Remindersâ€� in the dropdown.
• Fill in the details and set repeat to “Dailyâ€�.
• Click “Saveâ€�.

If you don’t see the Reminders option, update your app or check if your account has the feature enabled. Facebook rolls out features gradually, so some users may not have it yet.

Common Problems and Fixes

Many people report that Facebook reminders don’t show up or don’t repeat. Here are common issues and solutions:

• Notifications are turned off: Check your phone’s settings for the Facebook app and make sure notifications are enabled. Also check in-app notification settings (Settings & Privacy → Notifications).
• Reminder only fires once: If you didn’t select “Repeat dailyâ€� when creating it, it will only alert you once. Edit the reminder and change the repeat option.
• Reminder disappears: Facebook may delete old reminders after a while. Recreate it if needed.
• Time zone issues: Facebook uses your local time zone, but if you travel, the reminder may fire at a different local time. Check your time zone settings.
• App not updated: Older versions of the app may lack the reminder feature. Update to the latest version from your app store.

If none of these work, try using the “Events� feature: create a private event that repeats daily and set a reminder for it. That often works more reliably.

Comparing Facebook Reminders with Other Tools

Facebook’s built-in reminders are basic. They work well for simple daily alerts, but they lack features like snooze, multiple notifications, or integration with your calendar. Here’s a quick comparison:

• Facebook Reminders: Free, no extra app, but limited to Facebook’s notification system. May not be reliable if you don’t check Facebook often.
• Phone alarm/clock app: Always works, even without internet, but you have to set it manually each day or use the repeating alarm feature.
• Google Calendar / Apple Calendar: You can create a daily event with a notification. These sync across devices and are more customizable.
• Dedicated reminder apps (Todoist, Any.do, etc.): Offer more features like location-based reminders, subtasks, and integration with other apps, but may require a subscription for advanced features.

If you only need a daily nudge at the same time, a simple alarm on your phone is often more reliable than Facebook. But if you want the reminder to appear in your Facebook notifications, then the built-in tool is convenient.

Safety and Privacy Considerations

When using Facebook reminders, be aware that your reminder content may be visible to friends if you set it as public. Always check the privacy setting when creating a reminder. For private reminders, set them to “Only me�.

Also, Facebook reminders are not a substitute for important medical, legal, or financial alerts. They rely on your internet connection and Facebook’s servers, so they may be delayed or not fire at all if you’re offline. For critical daily alerts, use a dedicated alarm app that works offline.

Never share sensitive information in a reminder that could be seen by others. For example, don’t write “Take blood pressure medication� if you have public privacy settings.

Alternatives to Facebook Daily Reminders

If Facebook’s reminder feature isn’t working for you, here are reliable alternatives:

• Your phone’s clock app: Set a repeating alarm for the same time every day. It works offline and always rings.
• Google Keep or Apple Reminders: Create a daily recurring reminder that syncs across devices.
• Calendar apps: Create a daily event with a notification (e.g., “Take vitamins at 9 AMâ€�).
• Browser extensions: Some extensions like “Reminderâ€� or “Timerâ€� can show desktop notifications at set times, but they only work when the browser is open.

For most people, the phone’s built-in alarm is the simplest and most reliable. Use Facebook reminders only if you specifically want the notification to appear in your Facebook feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set a daily reminder on Facebook?

Go to the Facebook app or website, open the Reminders section (usually under the menu or bell icon), create a new reminder, set the time, and choose “Repeat daily� before saving.

Why is my Facebook reminder not showing up?

Check that notifications are enabled for Facebook in your phone settings and in the app’s notification settings. Also make sure you selected “Repeat daily� and that your app is updated.

Can I set a reminder for a specific time every day on Facebook?

Yes, if your version of Facebook has the “Repeat daily� option. If not, you can create a daily event in the Events section and set a reminder for it.

Does Facebook reminder work without internet?

No, Facebook reminders require an internet connection to be delivered. If you’re offline, the notification may be delayed or not appear at all.

Can I set multiple daily reminders on Facebook?

Yes, you can create multiple reminders, each with its own time and repeat setting. There’s no limit mentioned in Facebook’s help pages.

Are Facebook reminders private?

You can set them to “Only me� to keep them private. By default, they may be visible to friends, so always check the privacy setting.

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in t | Reminder time (minutes after midnight) | min | 540 | 0
in r | Repeat daily? (1 = yes, 0 = no) | - | 1 | 0
out hh | Hour (24h) | - | floor(t / 60) | 0
out mm | Minute | - | t - floor(t / 60) * 60 | 0
out label | Time as HH:MM | - | (floor(t / 60) * 100 + (t - floor(t / 60) * 60)) / 100 | 2