Pomodoro Timer
Free online pomodoro timer: 25-minute focus sessions with 5- and 15-minute breaks, a chime, and a big fullscreen countdown for study or work. A long break comes after every fourth focus session. You can change every length, choose whether the next session starts automatically, and keep the remaining time visible in the browser tab. Your progress survives a page reload, and nothing needs an account.
What you can use it for
- Study in focused 25-minute blocks with planned breaks
- Beat procrastination with a visible countdown
- Run focus sessions for a class or study group on a big screen
- Pair it with an ambient wallpaper or rain screen for deep work
How the Pomodoro Technique works
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer. Work in short, fixed blocks with a break after each one, so starting is easy and focus doesn't fade:
- Pick one task.
- Focus for 25 minutes — no messages, no switching.
- Take a 5-minute break.
- After four focus sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
How to use this Pomodoro timer
- Press Start or Space. The focus session counts down in big digits, and the time left shows in the browser tab.
- When a session ends, a chime plays and the next one starts automatically — turn off auto-start to begin each one yourself.
- The dots under the timer show where you are in the cycle; a long break comes after every fourth focus session.
- Change any length in Customize: 50/10 for deep work, 15/3 for hard-to-start days.
- Reload or close the tab and your session picks up where it left off.
Tips to get more out of every Pomodoro
- Write the task down before you press Start, and jot down distractions instead of acting on them.
- Stand up and move during breaks; scrolling your phone isn't a break.
- Go fullscreen on a second monitor or tablet so the countdown stays visible without taking over your main screen.
- Pair it with a calm background like the rain screen or the ambient screen for deep-work sessions.
Pomodoro timer or stopwatch?
Use the Pomodoro timer when you want structure — it decides when to work and when to rest. Use the stopwatch when you want to measure how long a task really takes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?+
Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four work sessions take a longer 15–30 minute break. The short, fixed blocks make it easier to start and to stay focused.
Can I change the session lengths?+
Yes. Set the focus, short break, and long break lengths and how many sessions come before a long break.
Will I hear when a session ends?+
Yes. A short chime plays when each session ends (you can turn it off), and the tab title shows the time left.
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