diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
index b0431004d0a4b..b7c951775c96e 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@
 		try_detonate(TRUE)
 
 /obj/machinery/syndicatebomb/examine(mob/user)
+	balloon_alert(user, "[seconds_remaining()]")
 	. = ..()
 	. += {"A digital display on it reads "[seconds_remaining()]"."}