5 minute timer

A 5 minute timer with nothing to set

The display shows 05:00 as soon as the page opens. Press "Start", or the space bar, and this 5 minute timer does the rest, beeping when the time has gone.

What can you get done in five minutes?

• A Pomodoro break. The method alternates 25 minutes of work with a 5-minute break. Stand up, stretch, look out of the window.
• A herbal tea. Peppermint or camomile generally wants around five minutes in the mug, sometimes longer. The box will say.
• A lightning talk. Five minutes per speaker is the usual limit at meetups and conferences.
• A warm-up. Five minutes of easy movement before a run or a gym session.
• The five-minute tidy. Everyone clears up until the beeps. It turns a chore into a race, which helps with children.
• Getting started. Promise yourself just five minutes on the task you keep putting off. Once you have begun, carrying on is easier.

Tips for a proper break

Start the timer and walk away from the screen: the sound will fetch you. If you stay at your desk, the time left is shown in the tab title, so you can see it without switching back. For a classroom tidy-up, use "Full screen" on the board so every pupil can watch the bar fill.

Frequently asked questions

How do I follow the break with 25 minutes of work?

Click "25 min" under "Common durations" and the countdown starts straight away. When it ends, click "5 min" for your next break.

Will it work on a phone lying on my desk?

Yes, as long as the screen stays on. If the phone locks itself, the countdown may stop or the sound may not play.