Online Timer

Type a duration or tap a preset, then press Start. An alarm plays when time is up.

05:00
Duration

How do I set a timer online?

How do I set a timer online? Enter hours, minutes and seconds in the boxes above (or tap a preset like 5 min) and press Start. The timer counts down on screen and plays an alarm at zero. Press Space to pause and R to reset.

How to use the online timer

  1. Enter the hours, minutes and seconds, or tap one of the preset durations.
  2. Press Start. The display counts down and the ring empties as time passes.
  3. Use +1 min to extend a running timer without resetting it.
  4. When the alarm sounds, press Reset to run the same duration again.

Features

  • Any duration up to 99 hours, 59 minutes
  • Alarm sound with volume control
  • Stays accurate in background tabs and after sleep
  • Six display styles, from a progress ring to a filling jar
  • Fullscreen mode and a high-contrast option
  • Optional browser notification when time is up
  • Shareable link that opens with your duration set

Good for

  • Cooking and baking
  • Timed tests and practice exams
  • Meetings and presentations
  • Screen-time limits
  • Laundry, parking meters and other reminders

Frequently asked questions

Will the timer still go off if I switch tabs?

Yes. The countdown is calculated from your device clock rather than counted in the page, so it stays accurate in a background tab. Browsers may delay the alarm sound in a hidden tab by up to a minute to save power; turning on notifications gives you a system alert as well.

Does the timer work offline?

After your first visit, Timer Point caches the timer pages, so they keep working without a connection.

Can I share a timer with a set duration?

Yes. Use Share to copy a link that opens this timer with your duration and display style already selected.

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