How do I set a timer online?
Tap a preset such as 5 min or type hours, minutes and seconds, then press Start. The countdown shows in large numbers and the tab title, you can pause, add a minute or go full screen, and an alarm beeps when time is up. FixDoks's Online Timer runs in your browser with no app or sign-up.
Online Timer at a glance
| Length | 1 second to 99 hours |
|---|---|
| Controls | Start, pause, resume, reset, +1 minute, full screen |
| Alarm | Beeps for about 15 seconds, plus vibration on phones that support it |
| Processing | In your browser; your files are not uploaded |
| Price | Free |
| Works on | Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone |
How to use Online Timer
- Tap a preset such as 5 min or 10 min, or type the hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start. The time left shows in large numbers and in the browser tab.
- Use Pause, +1 min or Reset as needed. Full screen makes the numbers fill the screen.
- When the time is up, the alarm beeps and the display flashes. Press Restart to run the same timer again.
A simple timer that works anywhere
This countdown timer runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, laptop or classroom screen. There is nothing to install and no account. Set the time, press Start, and you get large, clear numbers that can be read from across a room, with an alarm at the end.
Features
- Any length: from a few seconds up to 99 hours, or one tap on a preset from 1 minute to 1 hour.
- Pause and resume: stop the countdown when you are interrupted and carry on where you left off.
- +1 minute: add time while the timer is running, or after it ends, without starting again.
- Full screen: for projectors, smart boards, exam halls and kitchens. On iPhone, where web pages cannot go full screen, the timer fills the browser window instead.
- Accurate in the background: the timer is measured against the device clock, so it does not drift if you switch tabs, and the time left shows in the tab title.
- Alarm: a beep made by your browser, so nothing extra is downloaded. Phones that support it also vibrate.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Space starts or pauses, R resets, F toggles full screen.
Ideas for using an online timer
| Use | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Pomodoro focus session | 25 minutes, then a 5 minute break |
| Classroom activity or quiz | 5 to 20 minutes |
| Presentation or speech practice | 3, 5 or 10 minutes |
| Exercise intervals and planks | 30 seconds to 2 minutes |
| Cooking: boiled eggs, pasta, rice | 6 to 20 minutes |
| Meetings and stand-ups | 15 or 30 minutes |
For timing something that has no fixed end, such as a run or a lap, use the stopwatch instead.
Tips
- Turn the sound on first. Phone browsers only allow sound after you tap the page, which pressing Start does. Check that the phone is not on silent.
- Keep the screen on for long timers on a phone. The timer asks the browser to keep the screen awake while it runs, but some phones still lock the screen and pause the page.
- Bookmark a preset page such as the 10 minute timer to start it in one tap next time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a timer for a custom time?
Type the hours, minutes and seconds in the boxes below the timer, then press Start. The boxes are locked while the timer runs; press Reset to change them.
Can I add time to a running timer?
Yes. Press +1 min to add a minute at any time, even after the alarm has gone off.
Does the timer work offline?
Once the page has loaded, the timer runs entirely in your browser and does not need the internet to keep counting.
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer counts against your device clock, so it stays accurate in a background tab, and the tab title shows the time left. Some phones pause web pages when the screen locks, so keep the screen on for important timings. The timer asks the browser to keep the screen awake while it runs, where supported.
Why did I not hear the alarm?
Check that your device is not muted and the volume is up, and that Play a sound is ticked. Phones in silent mode may block web audio. The alarm beeps for about 15 seconds, and the display flashes as well.