15 Minute Timer
A simple free online countdown timer. Press start, pause any time, and get a clear message when time is up.
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Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere — everything stays in your browser.
How to use this 15 minute timer
Step 1: Pick a time. The timer starts at 15 minutes. Type any number of minutes into the box — up to 120 — or tap a preset: 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. Changing the minutes while the timer runs resets it to the new time and stops it, so set the time before you press Start.
Step 2: Press Start. The display counts down in minutes and seconds, the bar fills as the time passes, and the remaining time shows in the browser tab title while it runs, which is handy if you switch to another tab for a while.
Step 3: Press Pause any time to freeze it, and Resume to carry on from the same time. Reset puts the timer back to the set time and clears the message. At 00:00 the page shows “Time's up!” and plays a short beep, so you hear the end even if you are not looking at the screen.
Worked example: a 15-minute study block
Set 15 minutes, press Start, and study one thing until the beep. When the timer ends, take a 5-minute break, then start another block. Four blocks add up to an hour of study with three short breaks between them — the same rhythm as the Pomodoro technique, which uses 25-minute blocks. The short time makes it easy to begin: fifteen minutes does not feel like a commitment, and by the time the beep sounds, the hardest part — starting — is already behind you.
If the work needs more time, add another block straight away. The timer keeps the work and the breaks in balance, so you finish the hour feeling rested rather than drained, and the beep at the end of each block is the only deadline you have to watch.
What a 15-minute timer is good for
Short study and work bursts. Fifteen minutes is enough to read a chapter, draft an email or clear a small pile of tasks, and the deadline keeps you from drifting.
A quick workout. A 15-minute bodyweight session — squats, push-ups and stretches — fits between meetings and needs no equipment.
Steeping tea. Set the timer for the minutes your tea needs, and it will not over-brew while you do something else.
A power nap alarm. Fifteen minutes is a classic short nap: long enough to rest, short enough to wake up clear-headed.
Timing a break. Step away from the screen for fifteen minutes, and let the timer bring you back on time.
Cooking. Fifteen minutes is about the time pasta or rice needs, and the beep saves the pot from boiling dry.
Why short timers work
Fifteen minutes is short enough to start without dreading it and long enough to get something done. That is the same idea behind the Pomodoro technique, which uses 25-minute blocks: a small, definite stretch of time is easy to agree to, so you start, and starting is the part most of us put off. Once the clock is running, the deadline does the rest — you know exactly when you can stop, so staying with the task feels easier.
Fifteen minutes is also about the length of one honest burst of focus for most people, and a timer that ends in a clear beep means you never have to watch the clock. The trick is to respect the beep: when it sounds, stop — the next block starts fresh.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the 15 minute timer?
Press the Start button. The display counts down from 15:00, the bar fills as time passes, and the remaining time shows in the browser tab title while it runs.
Can I pause the timer?
Yes — press Pause to freeze it, and Resume to carry on from the same time. Reset puts the timer back to the set time and clears the message.
Can I set a different time?
Yes — type any number between 1 and 120 minutes in the box, or use the 5, 10, 15 or 30-minute presets. Changing the time while the timer runs resets it to the new time and stops it.
Does it make a sound when it finishes?
Yes — when the countdown reaches 00:00, the page shows “Time's up!” and plays a short beep, so you hear the end even if you are not looking at the screen.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes — the countdown keeps running, and the remaining time shows in the browser tab title, so you can see how much time is left without coming back to the page.