Hold a team check-in
Share progress, blockers, and the next step. Move longer discussions into a separate conversation.
15 Minute Timer
A quarter of an hour for reading, a team check-in, or a short rest. Press Start to begin your 15-minute countdown.
15:00
Set a whole number from 1 to 999 minutes. Press Start to begin.
Keep this page open and your device awake. Browser settings may limit sound in background tabs.
What can you do in 15 minutes?
Read without switching tasks
Choose an article or a book section. Keep these fifteen minutes for reading and leave messages until afterward.
Take a short rest
Sit quietly or step away from work. Keep your device awake if you want an audible reminder.
Practice one skill
Work on a short music passage, vocabulary, or one drawing exercise rather than changing activities halfway through.
How to use this 15 minute timer
- 1
Start the countdown
The timer is already set to 15 minutes. Press Start when you’re ready.
- 2
Pause or reset if needed
Press Pause to hold the countdown, Resume to continue, or Reset to return to the selected duration.
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Choose how time ends
Choose a ringtone, test it, and adjust the volume in the header sound settings. At zero, press Stop alarm to silence the reminder.
15 minutes in other units
15 minutes = 900 seconds = ¼ of an hour.
15 Minute Timer FAQ
How do I start a 15 minute timer?
This page opens with 15 minutes on the clock. Press Start to begin. Reset returns the timer to the selected duration.
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.
Will the alarm work if I switch tabs or lock my phone?
Background tabs, screen locking, and device sleep can delay or prevent the alarm. Keep this page open and your device awake, and test the sound before starting.
Is 15 minutes a quarter of an hour?
Yes. An hour contains four fifteen-minute periods. This timer counts down one of them, starting at 15:00.