Set a countdown with alarm. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, breaks, and presentations.
| Technique | Work | Break | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro | 25 min | 5 min | Studying, writing, coding |
| 52/17 Rule | 52 min | 17 min | Deep focus work |
| Time Boxing | Custom | Custom | Meetings, project deadlines |
| 90-Minute Block | 90 min | 20 min | Creative work, ultradian rhythm |
| Flowtime | Until focus fades | 5–15 min | Variable attention spans |
| Activity | Recommended Duration | Preset |
|---|---|---|
| 🍳 Cooking (soft-boiled eggs) | 6–7 minutes | Use 5 min preset |
| 🧘 Meditation | 10–20 minutes | Use 10 or 15 min preset |
| 🏋️ HIIT Workout | 30–45 seconds work/rest | Custom seconds |
| 📚 Pomodoro Study | 25 minutes | Use 🍅 25 min preset |
| 🎬 Presentation | 5–15 minutes | Custom hours/min |
| ☕ Tea Brewing | 3–5 minutes | Use 3 or 5 min preset |
Yes! The timer continues running even if you switch tabs. The page title updates with the remaining time so you can monitor it from your browser's tab bar without switching back.
The Pomodoro Technique involves working in focused 25-minute intervals ("pomodoros") followed by 5-minute breaks. After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Use the 🍅 25 min preset to get started. Studies show this boosts productivity by up to 25%.
Yes, the timer plays a series of 5 beep sounds when it reaches zero. Make sure your device volume is turned on. The display also turns red to give you a visual indicator in case your audio is muted.
Yes! Click the Pause button to halt the countdown, then click Resume to continue from exactly where you stopped. The progress bar also pauses. You can pause and resume as many times as needed.
You can set up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds — that's more than 4 days of continuous timing. This makes it useful for long events, slow-cooking recipes, or multi-day project deadlines.
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