How to use the 25 minute timer
- Press Start (or the space bar). The timer is already set to 25 minutes.
- Press Full screen to show it on a projector, smartboard or TV.
- When time is up it beeps three times and the screen flashes. Press Reset to run it again.
What 25 minutes is good for
Twenty-five minutes is the work interval in the Pomodoro technique: work on one thing until the timer rings, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
- Pomodoro work sessions
- Writing or coding sprints
- Focused revision before an exam
- Batching emails or admin
Other timer lengths
1 min2 min3 min5 min10 min15 min20 min30 min45 min1 hour
Need laps or to count up instead? Use the stopwatch.
Questions and answers
How does the Pomodoro technique work?
Work on one task for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, repeat. After four rounds, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. Use this timer for the work blocks and the 5-minute timer for breaks.
Why 25 minutes?
It is long enough to get into a task and short enough that starting feels easy. Many people adjust it; type any length in 'Set your own'.
Is this 25 minute timer free?
Yes, free with no sign-up and no app to install. It runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
Free to use, runs in your browser, nothing uploaded. Last updated 2026-10-07. Made by HandyToolkits; questions to [email protected].