20 Minute Timer

Eye doctors suggest the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Press play to start the 20 minute countdown, or switch the direction to count up.

20:00Ready

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 20 minute timer for

  • Remind yourself to rest your eyes
  • Take a 20-minute nap
  • Run a timed reading block

How long is 20 minutes?

20 minutes is 1,200 seconds. The timer starts at 20:00 and alerts you when it reaches zero.

What is a 20 minute timer good for?

Eye doctors suggest the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. People also use it to remind yourself to rest your eyes, take a 20-minute nap, or run a timed reading block.

Can I project the 20 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 20 minute timer count up or finish silently?

Yes. Count up climbs from 00:00 to 20:00 and still alerts you at the end, and setting the alarm to Off gives a silent finish.

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