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Pomodoro Timer Online
Focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5, repeat. This Pomodoro timer also includes a countdown timer and a stopwatch, rings on time even when the tab is in the background, and has a fullscreen mode for a classroom projector.
Free
No Sign-up
Runs on Your Device
Focus
25:00
Press the flag button while the stopwatch runs to record a lap.
⚙️ Pomodoro Settings
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Settings are saved in this browser. New lengths apply to sessions that have not started yet.
Today's Stats
Pomodoros done
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Focus minutes
0
How to Use the Pomodoro Timer
Write down the task you want to work on, press Start, and work only on that task until the alarm rings. When a focus session ends, a short break starts automatically. Every 4 pomodoros you get a long break. The dots under the dial show where you are in the current set.
25 min
Focus
One task, no phone and no other tabs.
5 min
Short break
Stand up, drink water, look into the distance. Skip social media.
15 min
Long break
After 4 pomodoros, recharge for longer.
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Timer & stopwatch
For exams, presentations, cooking or workouts.
Tips for Making Pomodoro Work
- Break big tasks down. "Write my thesis" is too broad; "Summarise 3 papers for chapter 2" fits in 1 or 2 pomodoros.
- Write distractions down instead of acting on them. If something else comes to mind, note it on paper and keep going. Deal with it after the session.
- Take a real break. Scrolling social media keeps your brain busy. A short walk or a glass of water refreshes you more.
- Adjust the lengths. If 25 minutes feels too short for deep work, try 50/10.
- Use fullscreen mode in class. A big timer helps students pace themselves during tests or group work.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. You focus on a single task for 25 minutes (one "pomodoro"), then take a 5-minute break. After 4 pomodoros you take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. The name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student.
Yes. Time is measured from your device clock, not by counting ticks on the page, so it stays exact even when the tab is hidden. The alarm sound is scheduled in advance as well, so it still rings on time. The remaining time is shown in the tab title so you can check it at a glance.
Make sure the speaker button is not muted and your device volume is up. On iPhone, silent mode and a locked screen can stop browser audio, so keep the screen on. This page asks the device to keep the screen awake while a timer runs, in browsers that support it.
Yes. Open Settings to pick a preset such as 25/5, 50/10 or 90/20, or set your own focus length, short break, long break and the number of pomodoros before a long break. Your settings are saved in your browser.
Choose the Timer tab, set the length (for example 10 minutes for an exercise) and press the fullscreen button at the top right of the dial. The digits fill the screen so they can be read from the back of the room. When time is up, the display flashes and the alarm rings until you press Stop.
The Timer counts down from a length you choose and rings when it reaches zero, which suits exams, presentations or cooking. The Stopwatch counts up from zero to the hundredth of a second and has a Lap button to record split times, which suits sports or timing an activity.
The number of pomodoros and focus minutes per day are kept in your own browser (localStorage) for 30 days and are never sent to any server. Clearing your browser data or using a private window removes them.
Yes. Press Space to start or pause the timer on screen, as long as the cursor is not in a text field.