Timer and stopwatch

A timer with alarm and a stopwatch with laps, accurate and ready in one click.

The timer

Choose a quick preset or type the hours, minutes and seconds, then click "Start". The time left is shown in large digits and in the tab title, so you see it even while working in another page. At the end, an alarm sounds.

The stopwatch

The stopwatch measures to the hundredth of a second. The "Lap" button records an intermediate time without stopping: handy for interval training, a run, or timing the steps of a recipe.

Ideas for use

UseSuggested time
Pomodoro technique (focused work)25 min, then a 5 min break
Brewing tea3 to 5 min
Soft-boiled eggs3 min
Plank, stretching1 min
Speech or presentation5 to 10 min

Accuracy

The countdown is based on your device's clock, not on seconds counted one by one: even if the browser slows the tab down in the background, the time shown stays right. Just keep the tab open to hear the alarm.

Frequently asked questions

Does the alarm work if I switch tabs?

Yes, as long as the tab stays open. The time left is also shown in the tab title.

Does the timer stay accurate in the background?

Yes. It works out the time left from the device's clock: even when slowed down by the browser, it does not fall behind.

Can I record split times?

Yes, with the stopwatch: each press of "Lap" records the lap time and the total time.

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