⏰ Countdown Timer

Set a countdown timer for any number of minutes.

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📋 How to Use

1. Enter the number of minutes (or hours/minutes/seconds) you want to count down.
2. Click Start.
3. Get an on-screen and audible alert the moment it reaches zero.

✅ Features

Set any duration — seconds up to several hours.
Clear alert when time's up, so you can work in another tab meanwhile.
Handy for cooking, presentations, exams or timed breaks.

A simple online countdown timer

Set any amount of time and this countdown timer counts down to zero and alerts you when time is up. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install and it works on phones, tablets and computers.

Ways people use it

  • Timed tests, quizzes and classroom activities.
  • Cooking, baking and tea brewing.
  • Workouts, plank holds and rest periods between sets.
  • Meetings and presentations that must stay on time.
  • Short focus sessions while studying.

Tips

Keep the tab open until the timer finishes — some phones pause background tabs to save battery, which can delay the alert. Turn your device volume on if you want to hear the alarm. For longer focus routines with breaks, try the Pomodoro Timer instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the timer keep running if I switch to another browser tab?
Yes, it continues running in the background. Just make sure your device doesn't fully sleep or your browser tab gets discarded for memory, which can pause background timers on some devices.
Can I set a timer for several hours, not just minutes?
Yes — you can enter hours, minutes and seconds, so it works for anything from a short break reminder to a multi-hour countdown.