Pomodoro Timer — A free timer for the Pomodoro technique: focused work, short breaks, long breaks
A Pomodoro timer that cycles 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of rest automatically, with a 15 to 30 minute long break after four rounds. Work and break lengths are adjustable. For desk work, study and writing.
Alternate 25 minutes of focus with 5-minute breaks and let the timer keep the rhythm for you.
Pomodoro Timer: tips and things to know
- The Pomodoro technique was devised in Italy in the 1980s and is named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
- The long break after every four sets is what keeps the method sustainable over a whole day.
- On a day when you cannot focus, commit to a single pomodoro; momentum usually follows.
How to use the Pomodoro Timer
Set your rhythm
Choose the work, short-break and long-break lengths and the number of sets. The default is 25/5/15 with 4 sets.
Start
Press Start and the countdown begins.
Let it cycle
Work and break phases switch automatically, with a long break after the last set.
Pomodoro Timer FAQ
What is the Pomodoro technique?
A time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s: work with full focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5, and after four rounds take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. The name comes from the tomato-shaped timer he used.
Can I change the work and break lengths?
Yes. Work time, short break, long break and the number of sets before a long break are all adjustable.
Does it keep running in another tab?
Yes. The timer keeps going when you switch tabs and beeps when a phase changes.