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10 minute timer
Ten minutes, loaded and ready. Press start.
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10:00Add or take time off while it runs with the buttons under the clock. The countdown is worked out from the clock, so a tab left in the background comes back correct.
The end sound is generated in your browser, so nothing is downloaded and it works offline.
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen
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Activity presets
Ten minutes is enough time to actually get into something: a short study sprint, a group discussion in class, a scheduled break, or a focused single task at work. It is one of the most frequently searched timer lengths, likely because it sits at the point where a task stops being trivial but has not yet become a full commitment.
This page loads pre-set to ten minutes, full screen and readable from the back of a room, with a chime at zero or a silent flashing screen if you would rather it stayed quiet. The clock stays accurate even if the tab sits in the background the whole time.
Need a different length? The full timer page has quick presets from ten seconds to ten minutes plus a custom field for anything else, and pairs well with charades cards, bingo cards and word searches if you are running a game rather than a work session.
FAQ
Is this timer free?
Yes, completely, no signup, no account and no limit on how many times you run it. Pick it and press start.
What is a 10 minute timer good for?
A study sprint, a small-group discussion in a classroom, a scheduled work or school break, or timing a short presentation with a bit more room to develop an idea than five minutes allows.
Does it keep correct time in a background tab?
Yes. The countdown is worked out from the clock rather than counted tick by tick, so a tab you switched away from comes back showing the correct time even if the browser paused it while it was hidden.