Countdown Timer
Set a timer for study, work or cooking, with an alarm.
25:00
About the Countdown Timer
Set the minutes, press Start and this countdown timer tells you when time is up with a short alarm sound. It suits study sessions, work sprints, workouts and cooking, and it works on phones and computers.
How to use the Countdown Timer
- Enter the number of Minutes. The display updates to show the start time.
- Click Start to begin the countdown.
- Click Pause to stop and Start to continue.
- Click Reset to return to the time you set.
Good to know
- A popular way to work is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5 minute break. Set the timer to 25 to try it.
- Keep the browser tab open and your device volume on. Some browsers slow down timers in tabs that are hidden for a long time.
- The alarm is a short beep played by the page when the timer reaches zero.
Frequently asked questions
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
The timer uses the clock time, so it will show the correct remaining time when you come back, but the alarm may be delayed in a background tab.
Can I set seconds?
The timer is set in whole minutes in this version.
Why can I not hear the alarm?
Check your device volume and that the browser tab is not muted.