Five-Minute Timer
A clean, accurate five-minute countdown. Press start, get on with it, and hear a clear alarm when time is up. No sign-up, no ads, works offline once loaded.
Start the countdown, keep this tab open, and you’ll hear an alarm after exactly 5 minutes. The ring shows progress at a glance.
Space start/pause · R reset · F fullscreen · M mute
What five minutes are good for
Beat procrastination
The classic “just five minutes” trick: commit to a task for one timer. Starting is the hard part; momentum usually carries you past the bell.
Quick resets
Stretch, breathe, step outside, or clear your desk between meetings. Five minutes is long enough to reset and short enough to never skip.
Timed chores
Empty the dishwasher, sort the mail, wipe the counters. Racing a visible countdown turns a dull job into a short sprint.
Steeping and cooking
Most black teas, soft-boiled eggs in a hurry, and quick marinades all land near the five-minute mark.
Tips
- Hit Space to start or pause without touching the mouse.
- Press F for a distraction-free fullscreen countdown you can read from across the room.
- Leave the tab in the background: the remaining time shows in the tab title and the alarm still fires.
- Need a bit longer? + adds one minute without stopping the clock.
Questions
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is based on the clock, not on the tab being active, so it stays accurate even when the browser throttles background tabs. The alarm plays when time is up and the tab title shows the remaining time.
Why didn’t I hear the alarm?
Browsers only allow sound after you interact with the page, so always start the timer with a click or key press. Check the speaker button is on and your device isn’t muted.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The site is responsive, and on most phones the alarm also vibrates. Keep the screen on or the browser in the foreground for best results.
Is the five-minute timer free?
Completely. There is nothing to install, no account to create, and no advertising.