Fifteen-Minute Timer
Fifteen minutes on a large, legible countdown. For power naps, homework blocks, workouts, and keeping meetings honest.
Start the countdown, keep this tab open, and you’ll hear an alarm after exactly 15 minutes. The ring shows progress at a glance.
Space start/pause · R reset · F fullscreen · M mute
What fifteen minutes are good for
Power naps
Ten to twenty minutes is the sweet spot before deep sleep begins. Fifteen avoids the groggy feeling of longer naps.
Homework and study blocks
A fifteen-minute block with a clear end is easier for kids and adults to commit to than an open-ended session.
Stand-ups and check-ins
Put the timer on the shared screen. Meetings end on time when everyone can see the ring closing.
Short workouts
Fifteen minutes of kettlebell swings, a yoga flow, or a brisk walk counts.
Tips
- Fullscreen (F) on a shared screen keeps the whole room aware of the time.
- If the discussion is worth it, + adds a minute without a restart.
Questions
How long should a power nap be?
Most sleep research suggests 10–20 minutes. Fifteen minutes gives light restorative sleep without entering the deeper stages that cause sleep inertia.
Can I run a fifteen-minute timer and a break afterwards?
For automatic work/break cycles use the Pomodoro timer. Otherwise, restart this timer or open the 5-minute timer when it rings.