Timer
Alarm settings
Time's up!
A free online countdown timer
Set an exact hours/minutes/seconds duration, or pick a one-click preset from 1 to 60 minutes. PressStart and the countdown runs — its end time is computed from the real clock the moment you start it, so switching tabs, locking your phone, or letting your laptop sleep doesn't throw it off the way a naive "count down once a second" timer would.
Quick-add and fullscreen
Need "just a bit longer"? The quick-add buttons extend a running or paused timer without resetting it. Press the fullscreen icon (or the F key) for a distraction-free, presentation-sized countdown — ideal for a classroom, a meeting, or a workout viewed from across the room.
Looking for an alarm instead?
A timer counts down from a duration you set; an alarm rings at a specific time of day, optionally every day you choose. If you want the latter, head back to the alarm clock — or check thestopwatch if you need to count up instead.
Frequently asked questions
Does this timer stay accurate if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown's end time is calculated the moment you press Start and re-checked against the real clock on every update — nothing is counted down in memory, so a backgrounded tab never causes it to drift.
Can I change the alarm sound?
Yes — open "Alarm settings" below the timer to pick a sound, preview it, and adjust the volume.
Is there a stopwatch too?
Yes — see the stopwatch page for counting up with lap times.