00:05:00
Keyboard shortcuts:
Space: Start/PauseF: Fullscreen
Keep this tab open — the alert sound only plays while this page is open.
5 Minute Timer
Already set to 5:00 — just hit start. Change the duration anytime if you need something else.
Need a different length? Use the full Countdown Timer for any custom duration. Tracking elapsed time instead? Try the Timer. Need a one-off alert at a specific time? Use Alarms. Coordinating across time zones? Check World Clocks.
About this timer
This is the Countdown Timer preloaded to 5 minutes, so it's ready to run the moment the page loads. Start it full-screen, get a sound and on-screen alert at zero, and adjust the duration inline if 5 minutes turns out to be too long or too short.
Common uses for a 5 minute timer
- Short breaks between work blocks or Pomodoro-style sessions.
- Timed classroom activities, quizzes, or transitions.
- Guided breathing, stretching, or a quick meditation.
- Speed rounds for games, debates, or presentations.