Online Timer
Set a countdown timer with alarm — in hours, minutes, and seconds.
Popular Timer Presets
Choose a popular timer below or enter your own custom time.
Counting down to a date instead?
Use our date countdown tool to see how many days until Christmas, New Year, birthdays, vacations, or any future date.
Open Countdown to DateHow to Use the Timer
- 1 Enter the hours, minutes, and seconds.
- 2 Press Start to begin the countdown.
- 3 Pause, resume, or reset at any time.
- 4 Turn on sound if you want an alarm when the timer ends.
Frequently asked questions
What is an online timer?
An online timer is a countdown tool that runs in your browser and counts down from a set number of hours, minutes, and seconds.
Can I set a 1 minute or 5 minute timer?
Yes. Use one of the preset timer buttons or enter your own custom time.
Does this timer have an alarm?
Yes. You can enable a sound alert that plays when the countdown reaches zero.
Can I pause and resume the timer?
Yes. You can pause the timer at any time and continue from the same remaining time.
Can I use this timer in full screen?
Yes. Full screen mode makes the countdown easier to see for cooking, workouts, presentations, and classrooms.
How do I count down to a specific date like Christmas?
For holiday and date-based countdowns, use the Countdown to Date tool. This timer page is best for short countdowns like minutes and hours.
Can I use this as a study or workout timer?
Yes. It works well for study sessions, workouts, cooking, meetings, and other timed activities.