Online Timer & Stopwatch
Set a countdown with an alarm, or time anything with a stopwatch.
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A timer you can open in a tab and forget about. Set a countdown in minutes and seconds and an alarm sounds when time is up, which is perfect for cooking, workouts, study sessions and the Pomodoro technique. Switch to stopwatch mode to time something from zero, with lap support for repeated rounds. Everything runs in your browser, so it works instantly with no app to install.
A timer you do not have to install
Most people reach for a phone timer, then get pulled into whatever notification appears while unlocking it. A timer in a browser tab sits alongside whatever you are already doing, needs no app, and cannot lead anywhere else. It is a small thing that removes a real distraction, which is exactly why so many people search for one rather than using the phone in their hand.
Timer or stopwatch
A countdown timer runs from a set duration down to zero and sounds an alarm, which is what you want when the length is decided in advance: cooking, a workout interval, a timed exam question, a focus block. A stopwatch counts up from zero, which is what you want when the length is what you are trying to measure: how long a task actually takes, a lap, a presentation rehearsal. Reaching for the wrong one is a surprisingly common annoyance.
Common uses
- Focus blocks such as 25 minutes of work followed by a 5 minute break.
- Cooking steps where a few minutes either way matters.
- Workout intervals and rest periods.
- Timed practice for exams and presentations.
- Keep the tab open, and allow sound so the alarm is actually audible.
How to use Online Timer & Stopwatch
- 1
Choose timer mode for a countdown or stopwatch mode to count up.
- 2
Set your time and press start.
- 3
An alarm sounds when the countdown reaches zero.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the timer keeps running and the alarm sounds, as long as the tab stays open and your device is not muted.