Free Online Countdown Timer with Audio Alert

Quick Presets for Every Situation

Our countdown timer includes one-click presets for common timing needs:

• Pomodoro (25 min) — The popular productivity technique: 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break.
• Short break (5 min) — Quick rest between Pomodoro sessions or tasks.
• Long break (15 min) — Extended rest after completing 4 Pomodoro cycles.
• Cooking timers — Common presets for boiling eggs (7 min), steeping tea (3 min), and baking intervals.
• Custom time — Enter any hours, minutes, and seconds for your specific needs.

Features

• Visual progress bar — See at a glance how much time remains with a smooth animated progress ring or bar.
• Audio alarm — Clear sound alert when time is up. You won't miss it even if you're in another tab.
• Pause & resume — Pause the countdown at any time and pick up where you left off.
• Large display — Easy-to-read numbers visible from across the room.
• Background operation — The timer continues running even when you switch browser tabs.

Popular Use Cases

Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique is one of the most effective time management methods. Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, repeat. After 4 cycles, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Our timer makes this cycle effortless.

Cooking

Set a timer for pasta, rice, eggs, or any recipe step. The audio alarm ensures you never overcook again, even if you step away from the kitchen.

Workouts

Time your exercise intervals, rest periods, and circuit rounds. The large display is easy to read mid-exercise.

Meetings & Presentations

Keep meetings on schedule by setting a visible countdown. Share your screen to keep everyone aware of the remaining time.

Pro tip: Combine the countdown timer with our Stopwatch for complete time management: countdown for scheduled activities, stopwatch for tracking duration.

Works Everywhere

Runs entirely in your browser on any device. No installation, no account, no ads. Just set your time and go.