17 Minute Timer

A 2014 study by DeskTime found that its most productive users worked for about 52 minutes and then took a 17-minute break. Press play to start the 17 minute countdown, or switch the direction to count up.

17:00Ready

Full screen with only the timer. Made for projectors, TVs, and smartboards.

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Space: play/pause | R: reset | P: present | +: add 1 min

What people use a 17 minute timer for

  • Take a break in a 52/17 work rhythm
  • Walk around the block and reset
  • Run a timed group project check-in

How long is 17 minutes?

17 minutes is 1,020 seconds. The timer starts at 17:00 and alerts you when it reaches zero.

What is a 17 minute timer good for?

A 2014 study by DeskTime found that its most productive users worked for about 52 minutes and then took a 17-minute break. People also use it to take a break in a 52/17 work rhythm, walk around the block and reset, or run a timed group project check-in.

Can I project the 17 minute timer on a big screen?

Yes. Click Present on a big screen and the page shows only the timer, full screen, in digits large enough to read from the back of a room.

Can the 17 minute timer count up or finish silently?

Yes. Count up climbs from 00:00 to 17:00 and still alerts you at the end, and setting the alarm to Off gives a silent finish.

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