About the 25 Minute Timer
What can you use it for?
Twenty five minutes is the length of one Pomodoro, the focus method created by Francesco Cirillo.
- Run one Pomodoro focus session
- Write without distractions
- Study one topic
- Clear your inbox
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: Want breaks timed for you too? Try our Pomodoro timer page.
Related tools
Timers at a glance
| Timer | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1 Minute Timer | Hold a plank or a wall sit |
| 2 Minute Timer | Brush your teeth for the full two minutes dentists suggest |
| 3 Minute Timer | Steep a cup of tea |
| 4 Minute Timer | Steep stronger tea |
| 5 Minute Timer | Take a short break between tasks |
| 10 Minute Timer | Stretch or do a short yoga flow |
| 15 Minute Timer | Take a power nap |
| 20 Minute Timer | Do a short workout |
| 25 Minute Timer | Run one Pomodoro focus session |
| 30 Minute Timer | Cook a meal |
| 45 Minute Timer | Run a deep work session |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 25 minute timer?
Open this page and press Start. The timer is already set to 25 minutes, and an alarm rings at zero.
Will the alarm ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. Keep this tab open and the alarm plays at zero, even if another tab is in front.
Can I pause and resume?
Yes. Press Pause to stop and Resume to carry on from the same second.