Specialty & Activity Timers

Online Timer

Free online countdown timer and custom alarm clock for mobile and desktop.

05:00

Press Space to start or pause · ? for shortcuts

Set the time

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Settings

Settings are saved in this browser only.

Share

Put this timer on your website

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Keyboard shortcuts

Space
Start / pause
R
Reset
+
Add 1 minute
E
Edit time
F
Fullscreen
M
Mute / unmute
Esc
Stop alarm / exit fullscreen
?
Show shortcuts

Free Online Online Timer

Set any countdown duration with our free Online Timer. Features high-precision drift-free tracking, fullscreen display, and audio alarm.

This is an online timer that opens ready to use. It's preset to 5 minutes (05:00), and you can change the time with Edit if you need something different.

The ring around the clock gets shorter as time runs down, and the time left also shows in your browser tab. When it reaches zero, a chime plays, so check that your volume is up.

Preset
5 minutes (05:00)
Custom time
Any hours, minutes and seconds
Alarm
Chime at 00:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the online timer set to?

It opens at 5 minutes (05:00). Tap Edit to set any other length, from a few seconds up to several hours.

Will the alarm still go off if I switch tabs?

Yes. The timer goes by your device's clock, so it stays on time in a background tab. Keep the tab open and your volume up. On some phones sound won't play while the screen is locked.

Can I use it fullscreen?

Yes. Tap Fullscreen for a large, easy-to-read countdown on a TV, tablet or classroom screen.

Do I need to download anything?

No. It runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Chromebook, and it's free with no sign-up.

Can I share this timer or put it on my website?

Yes. Tap Share to copy a link (it includes any custom time you set), or copy a short code that embeds the timer on your own website or classroom page.

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