5 Minute Timer
A five-minute countdown that starts with one tap. Press Start or the Space key.
5 Minute Timer
5 Minute Timer settings
Display style
Options
How to use the 5 minute timer
- Press Start. The timer is already set.
- Pause with Space, reset with R, go fullscreen with F.
- When time is up, an alarm plays and the display turns mint.
The five-minute break
Five minutes is the classic short break in the Pomodoro method and a common length for classroom warm-up tasks. It is long enough to reset, short enough that you do not lose momentum.
Good for
- Short breaks between focus sessions
- Warm-ups and cool-downs
- Quick classroom activities and bell work
- Tidy-up time with kids
Frequently asked questions
Can I start the 5 minute timer automatically?
The timer is already set to five minutes when the page opens, so one press of Start (or the Space key) begins the countdown. Browsers block sound until you interact with the page, which is why a single tap is still needed.
Can I change the 5 minute timer to a different time?
Yes. Press Reset and edit the hours, minutes and seconds, or tap another preset.
More timers
See all- Online TimerSet any duration and get an alarm when time is up.
- Countdown TimerLarge-digit countdown clock with an alarm at zero.
- Visual TimerWatch time shrink as a ring, pie, blocks or jar.
- Count-Up TimerTrack elapsed time, with an optional target alert.
- Interval TimerCustom work, rest and rounds with audio cues.
- Repeat TimerRestarts automatically and chimes every cycle.
- Fullscreen TimerFills the screen for projectors and presentations.
- Big TimerHuge digits readable from across the room.