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Minute Timer

Choose your minutes, press Start, and hear an alarm when time is up. Free, online, and ready when you are.

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Ready to start

01:00

Set your time, then press Start.

Choose your duration

A little time for this task

How many minutes do you need?

Minutes

Enter a whole number from 1 to 999. Apply the duration, then press Start.

End the current timer?

Changing the duration will end this timer. 01:00 remains.

Time’s up

“My countdown” · 01:00 is complete. Take a breath, or start your next task.

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Popular Minute Timers

One-click start

Choose a preset to begin, or enter your minutes and press Start. No account or app needed.

A clear finish

Your selected alarm repeats at zero, with a visible time-up message. Choose Silent in the sound settings for a quiet timer.

Small screen, big countdown

Use your phone, laptop, or classroom display. Full screen puts the time front and center.

Popular Minute Timers

Choose a length for a timer and ideas for putting it to use.

01MinutesTake a little pause02MinutesBreathe and unwind03MinutesSteep a cup of tea05MinutesStep away from the screen10MinutesRead a few pages15MinutesHave a short discussion20MinutesHandle a small task25MinutesFocus for a Pomodoro30MinutesMake time to study45MinutesGet into creative flow60MinutesMake progress on important workCustom MinutesChoose your own pace

Need a different length? Set any whole number of minutes in the timer above.

What Can You Use a Minute Timer For?

Classroom & tests

Give students 5 or 10 minutes for a quiz, group work, or silent reading. Use full screen to make the time easy to see.

Cooking & baking

Set 3 minutes for a short rest, 10 minutes for prep, or 30 minutes for a bake. Follow your recipe for cooking times.

Workouts & intervals

Try a one-minute exercise or rest interval. Reset between rounds and keep your screen in view.

Focus & breaks

Choose 25 minutes for focused work and 5 minutes for a break. Start the next block when you are ready.

Meetings & presentations

Give each speaker a 2 or 5 minute slot. A visible countdown helps everyone keep to the schedule.

Games & quizzes

Use one-minute rounds for trivia, puzzles, or party games. The alarm marks the end of the round.

How to Use the Minute Timer

  1. 1

    Choose your minutes

    Tap a preset to start immediately, or type a whole number from 1 to 999.

  2. 2

    Press Start

    For a custom duration, press Start. Pause and resume whenever you need; Reset returns to your selected duration.

  3. 3

    Listen for the alarm

    At zero, the countdown shows Time’s up and repeats your chosen sound unless the global settings are silent. Press Stop alarm to silence it.

Minute Timer FAQ

What is a minute timer?

A minute timer counts down a set number of minutes and tells you when time is up. This one runs in your browser with no installation.

How do I set a timer for 5 minutes?

Tap the 5 min preset to start immediately. Or enter 5 in the Minutes field and press Start.

Does the timer make a sound?

The shared sound settings in the header control the alarm for every tool. Choose a ringtone, test it, and set the volume there. Select Silent for a visual-only reminder. Browser sound settings still apply.

What can I change in the settings at the top right?

Click the gear button at the top right to choose an alarm sound, start or stop a preview, and adjust the volume. Select Silent to turn off reminder sounds. You can also change the timer digit color and switch between Standard and Digital fonts. Sound settings apply to all alarms and timers; digit styles apply across tool pages, including full-screen displays. Your choices are saved in this browser, kept when you switch tools or refresh, and synced to other tabs in the same browser.

Can I use the minute timer on my phone?

Yes. The controls fit small screens. Full screen is available where your browser supports it.

Can I set a timer for more than 60 minutes?

Yes. Enter a whole number from 1 to 999 minutes in the Minutes field.

Is it free?

Yes. There is no signup, download, or limit on the number of countdowns you can start.

Can I run it in the background?

The timer calculates remaining time from its deadline, so it catches up when you return to the tab. Browsers may delay background updates or block sound. Keep the tab open and your device awake; a sleeping device cannot reliably sound an alarm.