Online Timer — A free countdown timer for cooking, studying and workouts, with an alarm
Set minutes and seconds, press start and get an alarm when time is up. A simple browser countdown timer for simmering, study sessions, workout intervals and anything else you need to time. Nothing to install.
Set the time you want to focus, cook or rest for, and let the alarm tell you when it is up.
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Timer: tips and things to know
- The Pomodoro technique uses 25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break.
- Common kitchen times: pasta 7 to 9 minutes, soft-boiled eggs 6 to 7 minutes, green tea steeping 1 to 2 minutes.
- Rest intervals between strength-training sets are usually 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
How to use the Timer
Set the time
Enter the minutes and seconds you want to count down.
Start
Press Start. The display turns green while it runs.
Wait for the alarm
An alarm sounds at zero. You can pause or reset at any time.
Timer FAQ
Does the timer keep running in the background?
Yes. It keeps counting when you switch tabs and sounds an alarm when it reaches zero. Keep the browser open and the sound on.
What is the longest time I can set?
Up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The page is responsive and works on phones and tablets, though a phone may pause the timer if the screen locks for a long time.