Take a break between focus sessions
Leave your desk, get some water, or walk around. Start a new focus timer when you’re ready.
5 Minute Timer
Take a five-minute break or give one small task a clear finish. The timer is set to 5 minutes—press Start to begin.
05:00
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 5 minutes?
Finish a classroom transition
Give students five minutes to pack away one activity and prepare for the next. Use full screen for a shared countdown.
Handle one small task
Reply to one message, put away a few dishes, or complete a short form. Pick one task before starting.
Close a meeting
Reserve the final five minutes for decisions, owners, and next steps so the discussion ends with a plan.
How to use this 5 minute timer
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Start the countdown
The timer is already set to 5 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.
5 minutes in other units
5 minutes = 300 seconds = 1/12 of an hour.
5 Minute Timer FAQ
How do I start a 5 minute timer?
This page opens with 5 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.
Can I use this as a break after a 25-minute session?
Yes. Open this page after your focus session and press Start. Work and break sessions are started separately.