5 Minute Timer
A 5-minute countdown, ready when you are.
Set. Start. Take a breath.
Extra time applies to this session only.
Pause and reset to change the start time.
Sound & display Make it work for you
Press Test sound to check your volume before starting.
Keep this page open. Sound may be delayed or unavailable if your device locks or your browser suspends the page.
Press Start to begin.
Key takeaways
- Five minutes is the usual "warning" before a change of activity.
- A visible countdown turns "five more minutes" into a promise you actually keep.
- Use five minutes to start a task you have been avoiding.
- It is ready at 05:00; nothing happens until you press Start.
Why does a five-minute warning help with transitions?
A clear warning gives people time to finish what they are doing instead of being interrupted mid-task. Children in particular find it easier to stop playing when they can see the time run down rather than hearing "now!" without notice. Put the countdown on full screen and say what happens at zero: shoes on, books away, or back to your seats.
What can you get done in five minutes?
| Task | Example |
|---|---|
| Start a dreaded job | Open the tax folder and sort the first pile |
| Reset a space | Clear one desk or one kitchen counter |
| Prepare to speak | Jot three points before a phone call |
| Check in | Each team member gets a turn of a few sentences |
| Leave the house | Coats, bags and keys before the sound plays |
The "just start" approach works because the limit is small: you only promise five minutes, and once you are going it is often easier to continue.
How do I adjust the timer if five minutes is not enough?
Press +1 min while it runs to add time to the current session; the next Reset brings it back to 05:00. For a longer block, choose 10 or 15 from the presets, or type your own hours, minutes and seconds and press Set timer.
A rhythm for your focus ↗
Focus sessions, short breaks and a longer pause. Make the intervals your own.
Open Pomodoro timerTIME EVERYONE CAN SEEKeep the room on track ↗
A clear classroom countdown with an activity label and a quiet finish if you prefer.
Open classroom timerA timer for the time you have.
Pick a preset below. Need to count up instead? Our sister site Online Stopwatch times laps and split times in your browser, free and without an account.
Something shorter? The 2 minute timer and 3 minute timer are ready with one click.
Boiling eggs? Use the egg timer with soft, medium and hard presets.
Using it in class? The Classroom Timer adds an activity label, large fullscreen numbers and an optional quiet ending.
Countdowns
More timers and countdowns
FAQ
Can the class see it from the back of the room?
Yes. Full-screen mode shows very large digits and the shrinking progress bar.
Will it keep running if I switch tabs?
It keeps counting, but browsers can delay sound in background tabs, so keep the page visible when timing matters.
Can I turn the sound off?
Yes, choose Sound off and watch the countdown instead.