About this online timer
Set a countdown for the oven, a workout, a study sprint or a meeting break. The timer runs in this tab, shows a progress bar, and sounds an alarm at zero — keep the tab open and the sound on.
How to use it
- Set hours, minutes and seconds.
- Click Start; pause or resume any time.
- When it reaches zero, an alarm sounds and the screen announces it.
Worked example
Pasta in 9 minutes? Set 0 hours, 9 minutes, 0 seconds and click Start — the alarm tells you when to drain it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the timer work in the background?
Yes, it tracks the clock rather than counting ticks. The alarm plays when this tab can play sound — keep the tab open and unmuted.
What happens at zero?
A three-beep alarm sounds, the display reads 'Time's up!', and the tab title changes so you spot it from another tab.
Can I run several timers?
Open the timer in multiple tabs — each runs independently.