Online Timer
Set a countdown timer for any duration, with an alert when it finishes.
A countdown to zero
A timer counts down from a duration you set and alerts you when it reaches zero — the tool for anything where you need to be reminded after a set amount of time. This provides a simple countdown timer in your browser, ready whenever you need one.
Set a duration and start the timer.
The everyday usefulness of a timer
A timer's value is that it frees you from watching the clock or trying to remember to check back — you set it and forget it, and it tells you when the time is up. This makes it endlessly useful: cooking, where a minute too long ruins things; taking a break without losing the whole afternoon; limiting time on a task; reminding yourself to do something shortly. A browser timer has the advantage of being always available on whatever device you are using, with nothing to install and no fuss. The simple ability to be alerted after a set duration, rather than having to keep track yourself, is one of those small conveniences that quietly makes daily life run more smoothly.
Questions & answers
How is a timer different from a stopwatch?
A timer counts down from a set duration and alerts you at zero; a stopwatch counts up to measure how long something takes.
What is a timer useful for?
Cooking, taking a timed break, limiting time on a task, or any reminder after a set duration — set it and forget it until it alerts you.
Is anything uploaded?
No. It runs entirely in your browser.