Countdown Timer

About the Countdown Timer

The Countdown Timer counts down from any time you set and plays an alarm when it reaches zero. Enter hours, minutes and seconds or tap a preset: 1, 5, 10, 15 minutes, one hour, or 25 minutes for the popular Pomodoro productivity technique. An animated progress ring shows how much time is left at a glance, and the remaining time is also displayed in the browser tab title.

Switch to full screen to use it in classrooms, exams, meetings, presentations, workouts, cooking or game nights. The timer is based on the system clock, so it stays accurate even when the tab is in the background. Remember to keep your device volume on to hear the alarm.

Ways to use the timer

Pomodoro for focused work

1. Pick one task.
2. Start the 25-minute preset and work only on that task.
3. When the alarm rings, take a 5-minute break.
4. After four rounds, take a longer break of 15–30 minutes.

In classrooms and meetings

• Show a full-screen timer on the projector for tests, group work or quiz rounds, so everyone can see how much time is left.
• Keep meeting agenda items to fixed slots, such as 10 minutes per topic.

At home

• Cooking times, screen time for children, plank and stretching sessions, or a game round.

Make sure you hear the alarm

• Check the device volume and that the browser tab is not muted.
• Some phones pause web pages when the screen locks. Keep the screen on for important timers.
• The remaining time also shows in the tab title, so you can glance at it while working in another tab.

How to use the Countdown Timer

1. Enter the hours, minutes and seconds, or choose a preset.
2. Click Start.
3. Pause and resume any time; Reset restores your chosen time.
4. Hear the alarm when time is up.

Frequently asked questions