Count down from a set number of minutes and seconds, with a message when time is up.
Try an example
Load a ready-made sample into this tool and run it. Every result you see is calculated live by the tool itself — nothing here is a pre-written answer.
Sample: minutes: 0; seconds: 10
How to Use
- Enter minutes and seconds.
- Click Start.
- Read the on-screen message when the timer finishes.
What this online timer does
This online timer counts down from a length of time you set in minutes and seconds, then shows an on-screen message when the time is up. Enter the duration, start it, and keep the page open while you work. It covers the everyday jobs a short countdown suits: cooking, breaks, study intervals, exercise rounds, presentations, and timed tasks at a desk or in a classroom.
When a duration timer beats a countdown to a date
Some waits are measured in minutes, not calendar dates: ten minutes for tea to brew, twenty-five minutes of focused work, a two-minute speaking slot. Setting a duration is quicker than working out a target clock time, and the timer runs the interval down. For counting down to a specific date and time instead, the countdown calculator is the matching tool.
Good to know
The timer runs in this page only, and closing the page stops it before the time is up. The finished signal is the on-screen message; any sound depends on your own device settings, so treat the visual message as the reliable alert and keep the page visible.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a timer for an hour and a half?
Enter the length as total minutes: 90 in the minutes field and 0 seconds, then start it. The timer counts durations rather than clock times, so longer intervals are simply larger minute values.
Does the timer still finish if I close the tab?
No. The timer lives in the open page, and closing the tab stops it. Keep the page open until the finished message appears, especially for anything you are relying on.
Does it play a sound when time is up?
The tool shows an on-screen message when the countdown ends. Any sound depends on your device and browser settings, so watch for the message rather than relying on an alarm.
How to use Timer
- Enter minutes and seconds.
- Click Start.
- Read the on-screen message when the timer finishes.
Limitations
The timer runs in the page only; closing the page stops it, and sound depends on your device settings.