5 Minute Timer
This is a free online 5 minute timer built for focus. Press start and it counts down a full 5 minutes, then rings and rolls you into a 3-minute break. You can also press “Float” to pop the countdown into a small always-on-top window that stays visible while you work in another app.
A 5-minute block is good for a quick reset, a focused email, or a short stretch between deep-work blocks. Because the timer runs on a real wall-clock deadline, it keeps perfect time even if you switch tabs, lock your screen, or reload the page — so you can trust the count and forget about it. It works well with the Pomodoro Technique: focused sprints separated by short breaks.
Short blocks like this work best chained together — knock out a few 5-minute rounds back-to-back with a quick stretch between them, rather than treating one round as the whole session. Want more runway once you're moving? The timer has one-tap presets up to a full 25/5 Pomodoro, plus fully custom durations.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start a 5 minute timer?
Just press the Start button — the timer is already set to 5 minutes on this page. You can pause, reset, or skip at any time.
Can the 5 minute timer run in the background?
Yes. Press “Float” to open a small always-on-top Picture-in-Picture window, or simply leave the tab open — the countdown stays accurate either way because it is based on a real clock deadline.
Will it make a sound when the 5 minutes are up?
If you allow notifications, you’ll get a desktop notification when the session ends. The on-screen timer also clearly shows when a session is complete.
Is a 5-minute block too short to get anything done?
Short blocks are for momentum, not marathon output — they're meant to make starting easy on a low-energy or scattered day. Chain a few back-to-back once you're moving, or switch to a longer preset.
Will it remember my completed sessions?
Yes. Your finished focus sessions are saved locally in your browser so you can see how many you have completed today and in total.