Quick Timers
20 Minutes Timer
A free 20 minutes countdown timer with a ring display and sound alert.
How to use the 20 minutes timer
- Check the preset time or enter minutes and seconds.
- Press Start (or the Space key). Pause and Reset any time.
- A sound plays when time is up; turn on ticking in Settings if you like.
A 20 minutes timer suits a 20-minute focus block, guided reading or a laundry reminder. It is already set, so press Start.
Ideas for a 20 minutes timer
20 minutes is 1,200 seconds. Popular uses include:
- a short focused study block
- a guided reading rotation
- a nap limit, so you wake on time
Tips
A visible countdown helps people pace a task better than a hidden one. Keep the sound on and the tab open when you step away. For classroom use, project the timer in fullscreen so every student can see it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the timer stay accurate in a background tab?
Yes. It measures real elapsed time from timestamps instead of counting ticks, so throttled tabs stay correct.