5 Minute Timer

In the Pomodoro Technique you take a five-minute break after each 25-minute work session. Press play to start the 5 minute countdown, or switch the direction to count up.

05:00Ready

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 5 minute timer for

  • Take a Pomodoro short break
  • Run a timed quiz or warm-up activity
  • Tidy one desk or drawer

How long is 5 minutes?

5 minutes is 300 seconds. The timer starts at 5:00 and alerts you when it reaches zero.

What is a 5 minute timer good for?

In the Pomodoro Technique you take a five-minute break after each 25-minute work session. People also use it to take a Pomodoro short break, run a timed quiz or warm-up activity, or tidy one desk or drawer.

Can I project the 5 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 5 minute timer count up or finish silently?

Yes. Count up climbs from 00:00 to 5:00 and still alerts you at the end, and setting the alarm to Off gives a silent finish.

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Jump straight to a preset countdown. Every timer starts with one click.

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