5 Minute Timer

  • Set Sound
  • Set Time

How to start the 5 minute timer

Press Start and this 5 minute timer counts down five minutes, then rings with the alarm sound you picked. It runs in any browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with no app or account.

Five minutes, four common jobs

UseWhy five minutes fits
Pomodoro short breakThe classic Pomodoro method follows each 25-minute session with a 5-minute break.
Classroom clean-upLong enough to put supplies away, short enough to keep everyone moving.
Lightning talks and pitchesMany lightning-talk formats give each speaker five minutes, so rehearse against the same limit.
Warm-up or stretchingA quick, fixed block before a run or workout so you don't skip it.

Using the timer

  1. Press Start. The page shows the finish time, for example "ends at 10:05 AM".
  2. Press F for full screen if others need to see it.
  3. Pause with the Space bar; reset with R.

Your sound choice is remembered on this device. Keep the tab open: the alarm only plays while the page is open, and on an iPhone you may need to tap the page once before sound can play.

FAQ

Can I run two 5 minute timers at the same time? Yes: one page runs one countdown, so open a second 5 minute timer in another browser tab. Each tab keeps its own time and alarm.

Is there a five minute timer with music? There is no background music, only an alarm at the end. For a calmer finish, pick the Bell or Magic sound.

I want the full Pomodoro cycle, not just the break. The Pomodoro timer switches between work sessions and breaks automatically.