Quick Timers
1 Hour Timer
A free 1 hour countdown timer with a ring display and sound alert.
How to use the 1 hour 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 1 hour timer suits an hour of study, a long cooking task or a meeting limit. It is already set, so press Start.
Ideas for a 1 hour timer
60 minutes is 3,600 seconds (1 hour). Popular uses include:
- a full hour of study
- a meeting limit
- a long cooking or baking task
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.