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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

  1. 1Pick Timer or Stopwatch.
  2. 2For a timer, set minutes and seconds and press Start.
  3. 3For 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.

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