Online Timer with Alarm and Preset Options

A free, easy-to-use online countdown timer with sound alert. Set custom times or use our convenient presets for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes. Perfect for cooking, workouts, studying, presentations, and any activity where you need to track time.

Features of our Online Timer

• Simple, intuitive interface for setting hours, minutes, and seconds
• Quick preset buttons for common durations (5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes)
• Clear visual countdown display with hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds
• Sound alert when time is up
• Pause, reset, and clear functions for complete control
• Works on all devices - mobile, tablet, and desktop
• No ads or distractions
• No installation required - works right in your browser
• Dark mode support for comfortable viewing in any lighting
• Customizable sound alerts for different environments
• Responsive design that works on any screen size
• Offline functionality - works even without internet connection
• Precise timing down to the millisecond
• Automatic theme detection based on time of day

How to Use Our Timer

Using our online timer is simple. Click on the time display to set your desired countdown duration, then click "Start" to begin the countdown. You can pause at any time, reset to your original time, or clear the timer completely. For quick access to common durations, use our preset buttons for 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes.

Common Uses for a Timer

• Cooking and baking with precise timing
• Workout intervals and rest periods
• Study sessions using the Pomodoro Technique
• Timed presentations and speeches
• Meditation and mindfulness exercises
• Limiting screen time for children
• Productivity techniques like time blocking
• Timing competitive games and activities
• Managing meeting durations to stay on schedule
• Timing laboratory experiments and processes
• Tracking break times during work sessions
• Monitoring time-sensitive tasks in various professions

Timer vs Stopwatch: What's the Difference?

A timer counts down from a set time to zero, while a stopwatch counts up from zero to measure elapsed time. Our timer is perfect when you need to know when a specific amount of time has passed, while our stopwatch is ideal when you need to track how much time an activity takes.

Popular Timer Durations

Our most popular timer presets include 5 minutes (perfect for quick tasks and short breaks), 10 minutes (ideal for cooking and focused work sessions), 15 minutes (great for productivity sprints and exercise routines), 20 minutes (perfect for presentations and longer cooking times), and 30 minutes (ideal for extended study sessions and meal preparation).

The 5-minute timer is particularly useful for quick tasks like brewing tea, taking short breaks, or timing quick exercises. Our 10-minute timer is perfect for cooking pasta, taking power naps, or timing focused work sprints. The 15-minute timer works well for more extended cooking times, longer exercise routines, or meditation sessions.

Timer for Studying

Our timer is an excellent tool for implementing the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method that uses timed work sessions (typically 25 minutes) followed by short breaks. Research shows this approach can improve focus and productivity while reducing mental fatigue. Students can use our timer to structure their study sessions, ensuring they take regular breaks to maintain optimal cognitive performance.

Kitchen Timer Applications

In the kitchen, precise timing is often crucial for successful cooking and baking. Our online timer serves as a reliable kitchen timer, allowing you to set exact times for boiling eggs, baking cookies, or letting dough rise. The clear audio alert ensures you'll never overcook or burn your culinary creations, even if you're busy with other tasks in another room.

Why Choose an Online Timer?

An online timer is always available whenever you have internet access, with no need to carry a physical device. It's perfect for impromptu timing needs and offers features like pause and reset that many physical timers lack. Our timer online tool works on any device and is completely free to use.

Accessibility Features

We've designed our timer to be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The high-contrast display makes the countdown easy to read, while the simple, intuitive controls ensure that everyone can use our timer effectively. The audio alert provides an additional notification method for users who may have visual impairments.