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Timer

Set a countdown by typing.

Runs in your browser
ShortcutsStart/pauseSpaceResetRFocus modeF

About

Timer counts down from any duration you type — "5m", "1h30", or plain seconds all work. It parses natural shorthand instead of asking you to fill in separate hour/minute/second fields, and a chime plays when it hits zero, even if the tab isn't focused. Countdown state survives a reload, so refreshing mid-timer doesn't lose your place. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing about your timer is sent anywhere.

Frequently asked

Does the timer keep running if I close the tab?
No — a timer only counts down while its tab stays open. If you switch tabs, it keeps counting in the background and still chimes when it finishes; closing the tab stops it.
What if I reload the page by accident?
Timer state is saved locally as it runs, so a reload resumes the countdown from where it left off rather than resetting to zero.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. Once the page has loaded once, the timer works fully offline.