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Timer & Stopwatch
A simple online countdown timer and stopwatch.
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About the Timer & Stopwatch
A free online timer and stopwatch in one. Set a countdown for cooking, workouts, study sprints (hello, Pomodoro), or presentations and get a beep when time's up — or flip to the stopwatch to time events with lap tracking. No app to install, no ads blocking the numbers; it runs in the tab and just works.
How to use the Timer & Stopwatch
- 01Pick Timer or Stopwatch.
- 02For a timer, set minutes and seconds and press Start.
- 03For a stopwatch, press Start and record laps.
Frequently asked questions
Will the timer alert me?
Yes — it plays a short beep and shows a notice when the countdown reaches zero.
Does it run in the background?
Keep the tab visible for accuracy — browsers throttle timers in background tabs.
What is the Pomodoro technique?
Work in focused 25-minute blocks with 5-minute breaks (longer every 4 rounds). Set the timer to 25:00 and go.