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5 Minute Timer
A 5 minutes countdown that is ready to go: press Start and watch the disc shrink. Good for a short break, a tidy-up, a warm-up, a classroom transition or a five-minute start on a task.
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This timer is a simple helper, not medical advice or a treatment. It runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
A 5 minutes timer you can see
This page opens with 5 minutes already set. Press Start and the colored disc shrinks clockwise until it is empty, so you can tell how much time is left from across the room. A soft two-note chime plays at the end.
What to use a 5 minutes timer for
People use a 5 minutes timer for a short break, a tidy-up, a warm-up, a classroom transition or a five-minute start on a task. The five-minute rule says to work on a task for just five minutes. Starting is often the hardest part, and once the timer is running, many people keep going.
Change the time in one tap
Need a little more or less? Tap one of the nearby lengths, type your own (90 means 90 minutes, 1:30 means one minute thirty, 45s means 45 seconds), or add a minute while the timer runs. Full screen puts the disc on a tablet, TV or second monitor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the five-minute rule?
Commit to a task for only five minutes. When the timer ends you can stop, but often you will want to continue. It is a simple way to get past procrastination.
Is this 5 minutes timer free?
Yes. No signup, no ads in the timer and nothing to install. Open the page and press Start.
Can I pause or add time?
Yes. Pause and Reset work at any time, and the add-a-minute button extends a running timer.
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs or lock my phone?
The countdown is calculated from the clock, not by counting ticks, so the time left is always correct when you come back. Some phones pause the sound while the screen is locked, so keep this page open and the screen on if you need the chime to ring on time. The Keep screen on option helps where your browser supports it.
Does this timer save or upload anything?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account. Only your last choices, such as sound on or off and the color, are remembered on your own device.
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