Countdown Timer
Count down from any duration with a clean, focused timer.
Ready
00:05:00
In-depth explanation
Set hours, minutes, and seconds — or pick a quick preset — then start, pause, and reset. A short chime plays when the timer reaches zero. Everything runs locally in your browser — your inputs are not uploaded to produce the result.
It tracks an end time, so accuracy is preserved when the tab is in the background. Pause freezes the remaining time; Resume continues from where you left off.
A short browser chime plays at zero. Your device must allow audio for the page. Tweak the inputs above to compare options, then copy or note the result you need.
The timer aims at an end timestamp so a background tab should not drift the way a naive interval can. Keep the page allowed to play sound if you want the chime; browsers block audio until you interact.
Presets are starting points for cooking, workouts, or exams. Pause stores remaining time; reset clears it. For a date in the future rather than a duration, use Countdown to Date.
Frequently asked questions
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes — it tracks an end time, so accuracy is preserved when the tab is in the background.
Can I pause and resume?
Yes. Pause freezes the remaining time; Resume continues from where you left off.
Is there a sound when it finishes?
A short browser chime plays at zero. Your device must allow audio for the page.
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