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Online Timer
A free browser timer for cooking, workouts, study blocks, meetings, and any other timed task. No install and no account: open the page and start counting down.
What is a timer?
A timer counts down from a chosen length to zero and signals when time is up. A stopwatch does the opposite and counts up from zero. This online timer stays in the browser: choose or type a duration, press start, and it keeps ticking even if you move to another tab.
How do I use the online timer?
- Choose a duration. Tap a preset (5, 10, 20, 30, 45 minutes, or 1 hour), or tap the displayed time to enter your own hours, minutes, and seconds.
- Start it. Press the play button, or hit Space, to begin the countdown.
- Adjust on the fly. Add time with the +0:30 / +1:00 / +5:00 buttons, or pause and edit the remaining time directly.
- Get notified. A chime plays when the timer reaches zero. Turn repeat on beforehand if you want it to restart automatically.
What are its key functionalities?
One-tap start
Pick a preset or set your own duration, then start counting down immediately with no sign-up and no install.
Editable duration
Tap the time to open the duration editor and set hours, minutes, and seconds at any point, even mid-run after a pause.
Repeat mode
Turn on repeat and the timer restarts each time it hits zero, which suits intervals and rounds.
Full keyboard control
Start, pause, reset, adjust, and set durations without the mouse. See the shortcut list below.
Fullscreen mode
Expand the timer to fill the screen for visibility across a room, classroom, kitchen, or presentation.
Sound on or off
A chime plays when time is up. Mute it at once if you are somewhere quiet.
Why use this timer?
It is fast, low-distraction, and asks nothing extra of you. There is no account to create and no app to download: open the page on any device and it is ready. The layout stays out of the way with a clear countdown ring, a few presets, and controls that respond right away, by tap or keyboard.
What are the use cases of the timer?
Cooking
Track dishes without guessing when the pasta is done.
Workouts
Time sets, rest periods, and interval rounds with repeat mode.
Studying
Run focused study blocks and structured breaks back to back.
Meetings
Keep agenda items and standups moving without watching the clock yourself.
Presentations
Put the timer in fullscreen so speakers can self-pace on stage.
Games and activities
Set turn limits for board games, quizzes, and classroom activities.
Are timers effective for productivity?
For most people, yes. Working against a visible countdown creates urgency that helps cut procrastination, and it turns open-ended tasks into bounded ones you can start. Timed work-and-break patterns, like short focused sprints followed by a deliberate pause, are widely used for this reason. A timer will not fix a poorly planned task, but it removes the friction of tracking time yourself so you can stay on the work.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Start and pause | Space |
| Adjust duration | Up / Down |
| Reset | R |
| Toggle repeat | Shift+R |
| Enter a duration | T |
| Enter and leave fullscreen | F |
FAQ
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes. The timer is responsive and works in any modern mobile browser with no app to install. Tap targets, the duration editor, and fullscreen mode adapt to touch screens.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. On a device with a physical keyboard you can start and pause with Space, adjust duration with the arrow keys, reset with R, toggle repeat with Shift+R, open the duration editor with T, and enter or leave fullscreen with F.
Can you edit or set the desired time on the timer?
Yes. Tap the displayed time (or press T) to open the duration editor and set hours, minutes, and seconds. You can also choose a preset or use the quick +0:30 / +1:00 / +5:00 buttons.