25 Minute Timer
Twenty-five minutes is the original Pomodoro Technique interval — a focus block just long enough to get into something before a break becomes mandatory and useful again.
The number itself comes from a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato ("pomodoro" in Italian), which is where the whole technique gets its name.
It's already set to 25:00 below — press Space or Start to begin. Reloading mid-countdown resumes it rather than resetting, since it tracks a fixed end time stored on your device, not a server.
What fits in 25 minutes
A rough sense of scale for a 25 minutes block of time:
- A classic Pomodoro focus session
- Most sitcom episodes without ads
- A brisk walk with the dog
- Assembling basic flat-pack furniture
- A single load of laundry into the dryer, folded
Frequently asked
- How do I start a 25 minutes timer?
- Type 25 into the timer above, or just use it as-is — it's already set to 25 minutes — then press Space or the Start button.
- Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
- Yes — it keeps counting in the background and still chimes when it finishes, even if this tab isn't focused.
- Does it need an internet connection?
- No, once this page has loaded the timer works fully offline.