About the 1 Hour Timer
What can you use it for?
One hour is the most common long timer, used for study, cooking and screen time limits.
- Study for an hour
- Cook a slow dish
- Limit screen or game time
- Run a long work block
How to use it
Press Start. The orange ring shrinks as time passes and the time left also shows in your browser tab, so you can see it while you work in another tab. Press Pause to stop and Resume to carry on. When it reaches zero, the alarm plays and the numbers flash.
Tip: Plug in your laptop or phone for long timers so the device does not sleep or run out of battery.
Related tools
Timers at a glance
| Timer | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour Timer | Study for an hour |
| 2 Hour Timer | Time a movie or exam practice |
| 3 Hour Timer | Time a long exam |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 1 hour timer?
Open this page and press Start. The timer is set to 1 hour and an alarm rings at zero.
Will my screen turn off?
On supported browsers this page asks the screen to stay on while the timer runs. Keep the tab open.
Can I add more time?
Yes. Press +1 min as many times as you need, even while the timer runs.