How do I set the online timer?

Type hours, minutes and seconds, or tap a preset such as 5 or 25 minutes, then press Start. You can pause, resume and reset at any time.

Does the timer make a sound?

Yes. A short alarm plays when the timer reaches zero, and the browser tab title changes to “Time's up!”. Make sure your device is not muted.

Does the timer keep running in another tab?

Yes. The timer counts against the real clock, so it stays accurate when you switch tabs. Keep the page open; closing it stops the timer.

What is a 25-minute timer used for?

25 minutes is the classic Pomodoro work interval: focus for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break.

Online Timer

Set a time, press start, and hear an alarm when it’s done.

05:00

Ready

HoursMinutesSeconds

An alarm sounds when the timer reaches zero. Keep this tab open.

A simple online timer for cooking, work and workouts

This online timer counts down from any length up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Use the presets for common lengths — a 1-minute, 5-minute, 10-minute or 30-minute timer — or type your own time.

The timer is based on the real clock rather than counting ticks, so it stays accurate when the browser tab is in the background. Need to measure how long something takes instead? Switch to the online stopwatch. For dates further away, use the countdown to any date.

Timer FAQ

How do I set the online timer?: Type hours, minutes and seconds, or tap a preset such as 5 or 25 minutes, then press Start. You can pause, resume and reset at any time.
Does the timer make a sound?: Yes. A short alarm plays when the timer reaches zero, and the browser tab title changes to “Time's up!”. Make sure your device is not muted.
Does the timer keep running in another tab?: Yes. The timer counts against the real clock, so it stays accurate when you switch tabs. Keep the page open; closing it stops the timer.
What is a 25-minute timer used for?: 25 minutes is the classic Pomodoro work interval: focus for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break.