A countdown timer for focus, tests and the kitchen
Type hours, minutes and seconds, or tap a preset, and the timer counts down in the tab title too, so you can see the time left from any other tab. At zero you hear the alarm and see a full-screen alert you can stop with one tap.
The Pomodoro method in one picture
The Pomodoro technique, created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer, splits work into 25-minute focus blocks with 5-minute breaks. After four blocks you take a longer break.
Timer lengths people use most
| Use | Set the timer to | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro focus block | 25 min | then 5 min break |
| Digital SAT – Reading & Writing module | 32 min | two modules, 64 min total |
| Digital SAT – Math module | 35 min | two modules, 70 min total |
| Kids’ screen time or chore sprint | 15–20 min | share the link to their tablet |
| Plank or wall-sit set | 1–2 min | use the interval timer for repeats |
| Resting a roast or Thanksgiving turkey | 20–40 min | depends on size |
Practising for the SAT or another timed test? Run each module with its real time limit. Learning to pace yourself against a visible clock is half of test preparation.
How to use the timer
- Enter hours, minutes and seconds, or tap a preset like 5, 25 or 45 minutes.
- Give it a name if you run several in different tabs (“Oven”, “Study block 2”).
- Press Start. Pause and resume as often as you like.
- Press Full screen to show the countdown across a classroom, kitchen or gym.
- Press Copy link to share a ready-to-start timer with the same duration and name.
Need a timer that repeats work and rest automatically? Use the interval timer. Counting down to a date rather than a duration? Use the countdown.
Frequently asked questions
Does the timer keep running in a background tab?
Yes. It is based on the clock time, not on counting ticks, so it stays accurate even when the browser slows down background tabs.
Can I run several timers at once?
Open the page in more than one tab and name each timer. Every tab rings on its own.
What is the longest timer I can set?
Up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
How do I share a timer?
Press Copy link. Anyone who opens it gets the same duration and name, ready to start.
Is 25 minutes the right Pomodoro length for everyone?
No, it is just the classic default. Many people prefer 45 or 50 minutes of focus with a 10-minute break. Test a few lengths and keep the one where your attention holds.