45 minute timer

Three quarters of an hour, already set

This 45 minute timer starts from 45:00. One click on "Start" or a tap of the space bar and you can stop watching the clock for three quarters of an hour. An alarm tells you when time is up.

What can you do in 45 minutes?

• One half of a football match. A football (soccer) match is played in two halves of 45 minutes, not counting stoppage time. For a kickabout in the park, the timer tells you when the half is over. Youth matches have shorter halves depending on the age group.
• A lesson or a workshop. Many private tutoring sessions, music lessons and workshops last 45 minutes. Shown full screen on a projector, the countdown helps the teacher keep to the plan.
• A workout. Warm-up, main set and cool-down fit comfortably into 45 minutes, at home or at the gym.
• Baking. Many loaf cakes need 40 to 50 minutes at 180 °C (350 °F), and a lasagne often around 40 to 45. Follow your recipe and check with a skewer.
• A meeting. Booked for 45 minutes instead of an hour, it leaves you a breather before the next one.

Tips

In a meeting, start the timer as soon as the first person speaks and switch to full screen so everyone can see what is left. If your oven runs hot, type 40 into the "Minutes" field to check the bake a little early.

Frequently asked questions

How do I time the half-time break?

The Laws of the Game cap half-time at 15 minutes. When the first half ends, click "15 min" under "Common durations". For the second half, click "45 min".

Does it keep going if the screen goes to sleep?

On a computer, as long as the tab stays open, the countdown stays exact even in the background. On a phone, sleep mode can stop the timer or mute the alarm, so keep the screen on.