Accurate countdown timer
Deadline-based timing stays on track and corrects itself when you return from a background browser tab.
Countdown, stopwatch & focus
Free Online Digital Timer
Start a fast, accurate countdown timer, stopwatch or Pomodoro focus session in seconds. Made for study, workouts, cooking, classrooms and productivity on any device.
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Ready when you are
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Press Space to start
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Everything you need
A powerful online timer for every task
Accurate timing, attention-grabbing alarms and useful controls without downloads, accounts or distractions.
Powerful alarm sounds
Use the new layered power alarm, bright chime, classic bell or a gentle tone with adjustable volume.
Fullscreen online timer
Turn any phone, tablet, laptop or monitor into a clear, distraction-free digital timer display.
Pomodoro focus timer
Customize focus time, short breaks, long breaks and rounds to create a Pomodoro routine that suits you.
Light & dark themes
Comfortable contrast for daylight, late-night study and everything between.
Private stopwatch & laps
Stopwatch laps, timer state and preferences stay locally in your browser. No account is required.
Start in seconds
How to set an online timer
Choose Countdown, enter a duration or select a popular preset, then press Start timer. Pause, resume, add one minute, reset, share or switch to fullscreen whenever you need.
For the most reliable alarm Keep this page open and make sure your device volume is turned up.
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Choose your timer mode
Select Countdown for a fixed duration, Stopwatch for lap timing or Focus for structured Pomodoro sessions.
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Enter the time
Set hours, minutes and seconds, choose a quick preset or customize focus and break durations.
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Start the online timer
The timer stays accurate, updates the browser title and can keep supported screens awake while it runs.
Ready-to-use countdowns
Popular minute timers, ready in one click
Open a 1 minute timer for a quick task, a 5 or 10 minute timer for a short break, or a 30 minute timer for study, exercise and meetings. Every link loads the exact countdown on this same fast page.
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Go to timer
Choose an exact minute timer
Select a popular duration below or enter your own time in the countdown tool. The address updates automatically, so the exact timer can be bookmarked or shared.
One timer, many uses
An online countdown timer for work and daily routines
DigitalTimer combines three useful time tools in one fast page, so you can measure a task without installing an app.
Study and productivity timer
Run a quick study countdown or use customizable Pomodoro focus rounds with short and long breaks. Fullscreen mode keeps the remaining time easy to see.
Workout and exercise timer
Choose a preset or enter an exact duration for stretching, cardio, rest periods and home workouts. Add one minute without stopping the countdown.
Cooking, classroom and meeting timer
Set a clear online timer for recipes, quizzes, presentations, games and meeting activities. The powerful alarm helps make the finish noticeable.
Quick answers
Digital Timer FAQs
Quick help for the countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm sound and mobile controls.
How do I set an online timer?
Choose Countdown, enter hours, minutes and seconds or select a preset, then press Start timer. You can pause, resume, add one minute, reset or use fullscreen at any time.
Does the online timer work in the background?
The countdown uses the actual finish time, so it stays accurate when the tab is in the background. Mobile browsers can still suspend or close inactive pages, so keep the page open and device volume on for important alarms.
Can I use this timer on a phone or tablet?
Yes. DigitalTimer is responsive and designed for phones, tablets, laptops and desktop screens with touch-friendly controls and a fullscreen timer view.
Can I bookmark or share an exact minute timer?
Yes. Choose a minute preset or enter your own countdown duration. DigitalTimer updates the address with the exact time, so you can bookmark it or share a link that opens the same timer.
Why did the timer alarm make no sound?
Make sure sound is enabled, your device is not muted and the volume is up. Press Start or Test sound once so the browser can enable audio.
What keyboard shortcuts does the timer support?
Press Space to start or pause, R to reset, plus to add one minute, M to mute and F to enter or leave fullscreen.
Is this online timer free and private?
Yes. No account is required, and timer preferences, running state and stopwatch laps stay locally in your browser.