Online Timer
Use this free online timer to count down from any number of hours, minutes or seconds. Set a custom duration or choose a common preset, then start, pause, resume or reset the countdown. When the timer reaches zero, the browser attempts to play a short completion tone. The timer runs directly in your browser and is useful for cooking, workouts, focused work, study sessions, meetings and everyday reminders.
How to use the Online Timer
- Enter hours, minutes and seconds, then choose Set timer.
- Select Start to begin the countdown.
- Use Pause to stop the countdown temporarily without losing the remaining time.
- Choose Start again to resume from the paused value.
- Use Reset to return to the duration currently entered in the input fields.
- Quick presets provide common 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30 and 60 minute timers.
- Keep the browser tab open while the timer is running so the displayed countdown remains available.
Examples
5 minute timer
Choose the 5 min preset, press Start and the countdown begins from 00:05:00.
25 minute focus timer
The 25 minute preset can be used for a focused work or study interval.
1 hour timer
Choose the 1 hour preset or enter 1 hour, 0 minutes and 0 seconds manually.
90 second timer
Enter 0 hours, 1 minute and 30 seconds to create a 90 second countdown.
Frequently asked questions
Is this timer free?
Yes. The online timer is free to use and does not require an account.
Can I pause the timer?
Yes. Pause stops the countdown at the current remaining time, and Start resumes it.
Does the timer make a sound?
The browser attempts to play a short tone when the timer reaches zero. Browser audio permissions or device settings can affect whether the sound is heard.
Can I set a timer longer than one hour?
Yes. Enter the required number of hours, minutes and seconds before setting the timer.
Does the timer need the internet after the page loads?
The countdown logic runs in the browser after the tool has loaded, although closing or reloading the page will reset the current session.
What is a countdown timer?
A countdown timer starts from a chosen duration and decreases toward zero, unlike a stopwatch that counts upward from zero.
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