About the Online Timer
Set a countdown in seconds, minutes or hours, or pick a preset such as 5 or 25 minutes. The remaining time shows in the browser tab, and an alarm sounds when time is up.
Key features
- Set any time in hours, minutes and seconds
- One-click presets from 1 to 60 minutes
- Alarm sound when time is up
- Remaining time shown in the browser tab
- Pause, resume and reset
- Stays accurate in background tabs
A simple countdown timer with alarm
Set a timer for cooking, studying, workouts, games, naps or meetings. Pick a preset or enter hours, minutes and seconds, press Start, and an alarm sounds when the time is up.
Popular timers
| Use | Time |
|---|---|
| Pomodoro focus session | 25 minutes |
| Short break | 5 minutes |
| Soft-boiled egg | 6–7 minutes |
| Hard-boiled egg | 10–12 minutes |
| Plank challenge | 1–2 minutes |
| Power nap | 20 minutes |
| Brushing teeth | 2 minutes |
| Exam practice | 30–60 minutes |
The Pomodoro technique
- Pick one task.
- Work for 25 minutes without distractions.
- Take a 5-minute break.
- After four rounds, take a 15–30 minute break.
Short, timed sessions make large tasks feel manageable and help you notice how long things really take.
Tips
- Keep the tab open. Closing the tab stops the timer.
- Watch the tab title. It shows the remaining time, so you can work in another tab.
- Use full screen (F11 on most computers) for classrooms and gyms.
Related tools
Measure elapsed time with the Stopwatch, count down to a specific date with the Countdown Timer, or keep notes with the Online Notepad.
How to use the Online Timer
- Open the tool. It's ready to use immediately, with nothing to install.
- Enter your entries, numbers or settings, or keep the defaults.
- Press the main button (spin, roll, start or generate) and watch the result.
- Repeat as often as you like; results are generated fresh each time in your browser.