How to use the timer
- Tap a preset (1, 5, 10, 30 minutes…) or type hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press "Start". The ring and the tab title show the time left.
- Use "Pause", "+1 min" or "Reset" whenever you need.
- When time is up, your chosen sound plays.
Preset times and what they are for
Tap a time to set the timer to it; the address updates so you can bookmark or share that countdown.
| Time | Good for |
|---|---|
| 10 seconds | Tabata rest interval, Quick-decision games, Short answer time in class |
| 15 seconds | Rest between planks, Hand-washing check, Game round |
| 20 seconds | Hand washing (recommended time), Tabata work interval, Eye break (20-20-20 rule) |
| 30 seconds | Plank or wall sit, Elevator pitch drill, Single stretch hold |
| 45 seconds | HIIT work interval, Short stretch, Microwave reheating |
| 90 seconds | Rest between sets, Instant noodles, Short breathing exercise |
| 1 minute | A quick stretch or plank, A one-minute speech drill, Half of a proper tooth-brushing |
| 2 minutes | Brushing your teeth (recommended time), Instant noodles, A short breathing exercise |
| 3 minutes | Soft-boiled egg, Steeping a tea bag, A lightning talk |
| 4 minutes | Steeping green tea, One Tabata round (8 × 30 s), A quick plank series |
| 5 minutes | A Pomodoro short break, A quick warm-up, Black tea |
| 6 minutes | Jammy egg, Short meditation, Simmering a pasta sauce |
| 7 minutes | Medium-hard egg, The 7-minute workout, Speech rehearsal |
| 8 minutes | Pasta al dente, A micro nap, A quick tidy-up |
| 9 minutes | Hard-boiled egg, Resting rice, Short yoga flow |
| 10 minutes | Hard-boiled eggs, A short meditation, A quick tidy-up |
| 12 minutes | Well-cooked pasta, A short run, Study break |
| 15 minutes | A power nap, A quiz section, Reading break |
| 20 minutes | A short nap, Roasted vegetables, A reading session |
| 25 minutes | A Pomodoro work block, Baking cupcakes, Deep-focus work |
| 30 minutes | A study session, A brisk walk, A long Pomodoro break |
| 35 minutes | Standard cake, A workout, Revision session |
| 40 minutes | A class period, Oven-baked pastry, A work block |
| 45 minutes | A class period, A workout, Roast chicken pieces |
| 50 minutes | A university lecture, A long run, Deep work |
| 60 minutes | An exam, A long work block, Slow-cooked dishes |
| 90 minutes | One full sleep cycle, A football (soccer) match, A long exam |
| 2 hours | A movie, A long exam or mock test, Slow-cooked dishes |
| 3 hours | A 3-hour exam, Proofing dough, A long hike |
| 4 hours | Event length, Chilling dough, Parking limit |
| 5 hours | A half-day event, An exam day with two sessions, Slow cooker on high |
| 6 hours | Half a workday, Marinating meat, A long journey |
| 8 hours | A full workday, A night's sleep, Drying or fermenting |
| 12 hours | Long dough fermentation, A long shift, Twice-daily medicine interval |
| 24 hours | A full day, 24-hour fast, Yogurt or kefir culturing |
Popular uses
- Kitchen: boiled eggs (7-10 minutes), pasta (8-12 minutes), steeping tea (3-5 minutes).
- Study and focus: 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of rest.
- Workouts: planks, stretching and rest intervals.
- Classrooms, presentations and meetings.
How accurate is it?
The timer reads the real clock on every frame, so even if the browser slows down background tabs, the remaining time never drifts and the alarm fires at the right moment. Sound depends on your device volume; check it first with "Test sound".
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the timer keep running in the background?
Yes. Time is measured against the real clock, so it ends on time even if you switch tabs. Just don't close the tab; on phones, tap "Keep screen awake".
What happens when time is up?
Your chosen sound plays, the ring completes and the tab title flashes. Press "Stop" to silence it or start the same time again.
How do I go full screen?
Press "Full screen" under the timer. Great for classrooms, presentations and exams where the timer must be read from a distance.
Can I set a timer for several hours?
Yes. Enter any duration up to 99 hours in the hours, minutes and seconds fields.