Countdown Timer

Set a countdown to any date. Also includes a stopwatch with start, stop, and reset.

Quick Start

Custom Time

Count down to a date▾

How to Use Countdown Timer

Set the duration

Enter the hours, minutes, and seconds for your countdown. You can set any duration from a few seconds to many hours.

Start the timer

Click start to begin the countdown. The large visual display shows remaining time updating in real time.

Pause or reset

Pause the timer at any time and resume later, or reset to start a new countdown. An audio alert plays when time reaches zero.

About Countdown Timer

Countdown timer online — set custom timers with visual display and audio alerts instantly for free. Create countdowns for cooking, workouts, study sessions, presentations, exams, and productivity intervals. Large display with real-time updates, background tab operation, and audio notification when time is up. Run multiple timers simultaneously for complex scheduling. Perfect for Pomodoro technique, kitchen timers, and classroom activities. No app download, no signup — runs directly in your browser.

Key Features

Set custom countdown timers with hours, minutes, and seconds for any duration you need
Visual countdown display with large, easy-to-read numbers that update in real time
Audio alert notification plays automatically when the countdown reaches zero
Multiple simultaneous timers — run several countdowns at once for multitasking
Background operation continues counting even when you switch browser tabs
100% free and private — runs directly in your browser with no signup or app download needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to set a countdown timer online?▾

Enter your desired duration in hours, minutes, and seconds, then click start. The timer counts down with a visual display and plays an audio alert when it reaches zero.

How to set a 5-minute timer?▾

Enter 5 in the minutes field and click start. The countdown begins immediately with a large, easy-to-read display showing the remaining time.

How to use a timer for cooking?▾

Set the duration matching your recipe requirements and start the timer. It continues running even if you switch tabs, and plays an audio alert when your food is ready.

How to run multiple timers simultaneously?▾

Create multiple countdown timers with different durations and start them independently. Each timer runs and alerts separately, perfect for multitasking.

How to use a countdown timer for presentations?▾

Set the timer to your presentation length and start it. The large visual display is easy to glance at while presenting to manage your time effectively.

How to use the Pomodoro technique with this timer?▾

Set a 25-minute countdown for work sessions and 5-minute countdowns for breaks. The audio alert tells you when each interval is complete.

How to set a timer that works in background tabs?▾

Our timer continues running even when you switch to other browser tabs. You will hear the audio alert when the countdown completes regardless of which tab is active.

How to set a timer for a workout?▾

Set your exercise interval duration (e.g., 30 seconds, 1 minute) and start. Use multiple timers for circuit training with different rest and work periods.