5 Minute Break Timer

About this tool

Five minutes is the sweet spot for a quick reset: long enough to stand up, stretch and refill your water, short enough that you won’t lose your train of thought. The 5 Minute Break Timer opens ready to run, so there is nothing to configure. Press start, step away from the screen and let the chime tell you when to come back. Because the countdown is calculated from your device clock, it stays accurate even if the tab is hidden or your laptop goes to sleep. Use it between emails, after a tricky paragraph, or between sets at your desk. Need a longer pause? Switch to the 10 Minute Break Timer for a walk around the block, or the 15 Minute Break Timer for a proper coffee break. If you work in fixed focus blocks, pair your rests with the Pomodoro Timer, which schedules short and long breaks automatically. Prefer to watch time shrink instead of reading numbers? Try the Visual Timer. More ways to rest and recharge live in the Wellness tools, including Box Breathing for a calmer five minutes.