Try a shorter focus session
Choose one task and work for twenty minutes. Start a separate five-minute timer if you want a break afterward.
20 Minute Timer
Set a twenty-minute window for one task. The countdown is ready for focused work, reading practice, or getting ready to leave.
20:00
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 20 minutes?
Get ready to leave
Pack your bag, collect what you need, and finish your final checks before the countdown ends.
Practice reading comprehension
Read a passage, answer its questions, and use the remaining time to check your responses.
Work through a household checklist
Start the laundry, clear a surface, and put away everyday items. Choose a short list before starting.
How to use this 20 minute timer
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Start the countdown
The timer is already set to 20 minutes. Press Start when you’re ready.
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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.
20 minutes in other units
20 minutes = 1,200 seconds = ⅓ of an hour.
20 Minute Timer FAQ
How do I start a 20 minute timer?
This page opens with 20 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.
Does this timer automatically start a five-minute break?
No. It runs one countdown at a time. Open the 5 Minute Timer when you’re ready to start your break.