How to use the Countdown Timer
Choose Timer mode to count down from a set duration, or Date mode to count down to a specific date and time. In Timer mode, use the quick preset buttons or enter hours, minutes and seconds manually. Press the orange play button to start. The progress ring fills as time passes and an alert sounds when it reaches zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your desired hours, minutes and seconds using the input boxes, or click one of the quick preset buttons for common durations like 5 minutes, 25 minutes (Pomodoro) or 1 hour. Press the orange play button to start the countdown.
Yes. Click the Countdown to Date tab, pick your target date and time, and optionally add a label like Holiday or Meeting. The timer counts down to that exact moment. Quick presets are available for Christmas, New Year, Halloween and Valentine's Day.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method where you work for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break. Repeat four times then take a longer break. Click the 25 min preset to start a Pomodoro session. Tick the Loop option to automatically restart the timer.
Yes. The timer runs in JavaScript and continues even when you switch to another tab. If you tick Show in browser tab, the remaining time appears in the tab title so you can see it without switching back.