5 Minute Timer
A simple, reliable 5 minutes timer. Set it and stay productive.
About the 5 minutes timer
Five minutes: the Pomodoro break, a quick tidy or a short meditation. Press Start and the 5 minutes timer counts down 300 seconds, keeps the remaining time in the tab title, and rings when it reaches zero.
Ideas for a 5 minutes timer
- Take a short break between focus sessions
- Do a quick tidy-up sprint
- Try a short guided meditation
Why use a timer?
- Stay focusedGreat for work, study or exercise.
- Be more productiveBreak large tasks into smaller chunks.
- Reduce stressA clear end time helps you stay on track.
- Works on any deviceUse it on desktop, tablet or mobile.
5 Minute Timer FAQs
Is a 5-minute break long enough?
After a 25-minute Pomodoro session, yes: stand up, stretch and look away from the screen. After four sessions take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
How do I use the 5 minutes timer?
Press Start and the timer counts down from 5 minutes. You can pause and resume at any time, or press Reset to start over. When the countdown reaches zero you’ll see “Time’s up!” and, if sound is on, hear an alarm.
How long is 5 minutes?
5 minutes is 300 seconds.
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is based on your device clock, so the remaining time stays accurate in a background tab and the tab title shows the time left. Browsers may delay sounds in background tabs and cannot play them if the tab is closed or the device is asleep, so keep the page open for important alerts.
Why didn’t I hear the alarm?
Check that the sound button is on and your device isn’t muted. Browsers only allow sound after you interact with the page, which pressing Start does. Some phones silence web audio when the screen locks.