25 Minute Timer

  • Set Sound
  • Set Time

Use the 25 minute timer for one focus session

Use this 25 minute timer to run one focused work block: it counts from 25:00 to zero and rings when the session is over. Twenty-five minutes is the length of one classic Pomodoro, so this page is a quick way to start a single focus block without any setup.

Where 25 minutes comes from

The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer (pomodoro is Italian for tomato). The basic rhythm is 25 minutes of focused work, a 5-minute break, and a longer break after four sessions.

The idea is simple: 25 minutes is short enough that starting feels easy, and long enough to make real progress.

Running one session

  1. Write down the one task you will work on.
  2. Press Start. The page shows when the session ends.
  3. Work until the alarm – if a distraction pops up, jot it down and keep going.
  4. When it rings, take a short break with the 5 minute timer.

This page vs. the Pomodoro timer

This page runs one 25-minute countdown and stops. If you want work sessions and breaks to alternate automatically with a session count, use the Pomodoro timer on the PomoTimer home page instead. Students tuning session lengths for different subjects can find suggestions in the guide to Pomodoro settings for studying.

FAQ

Is there a 25 minute timer with music? The timer only plays an alarm at the end. Many people play their own focus playlist in another tab while it runs.

Will the session keep counting if I switch to my notes? Yes. It measures time against your system clock and shows the time left in the tab title. Keep the tab open so the alarm can play.