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Countdown Timer

A simple online countdown timer. Just set the hours, minutes, and seconds, and an alarm will sound when time is up.

Last updated: 2026/10/16 Utility Feedback & bug reports
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Set a time and press Start

How to Use

1

Set the time

Enter hours, minutes, and seconds, or tap a preset button (1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes) to choose how long to count down.

2

Press Start

Press Start to begin the countdown. You can pause, resume, or reset at any time. The remaining time is also shown in the browser tab.

3

Hear the alarm

When the time reaches zero, an alarm plays and "Time's up!" appears. Press Stop to silence the alarm.

About the Countdown Timer

A countdown timer measures time from a value you set down to zero and alerts you with a sound when it finishes. It is handy whenever you need to track "how many minutes left" — cooking, studying, breaks, presentations, and more. This tool requires no installation and runs entirely in your browser. The times and timer names you enter are never sent to any server.

Features

  • Flexible Time SettingSet hours, minutes, and seconds down to the second, with one-tap presets for 1, 3, 5, and 10 minutes.
  • Alarm NotificationPlays a Web Audio alarm when time is up and shows the remaining time and finish in the tab title, so you never miss it.
  • Pause & ResumeStart, pause, resume, and reset intuitively. Keyboard shortcuts (Space and R) are supported too.
  • Privacy FirstEverything runs in your browser. Your input is never sent to a server, so you can use it with confidence.

Use Cases

  • Cooking and kitchen timing (boiling, steeping, resting)
  • Managing study or work sessions and break times
  • Keeping presentations and speeches on time
  • Interval timing for workouts and stretching
  • Time limits for games and events

FAQ

Is the countdown timer free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. No registration or installation is required. Just open it in your browser and start.
Does the timer stay accurate when I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer keeps running even if you move to another tab or app, and the remaining time is automatically corrected when you return. The tab title also shows the countdown so you can track progress.
The alarm is not playing. What should I do?
Due to browser policies, audio is enabled after you click a button on the page once. Also check that the Alarm switch is not off and that your device is not muted or in silent mode.
What is the maximum time I can set?
You can set up to 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Enter hours, minutes, and seconds to dial in any length you like.
Can I control it with the keyboard?
Yes. Press Space to start or pause, R to reset, and while the alarm is ringing press Space or Esc to stop it.

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