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15 minute timer
Fifteen minutes, loaded and ready. Press start.
Ready
15:00Add 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
Fifteen minutes is a natural length for a coffee break, a daily standup meeting, or a short focused study block before a proper rest. It is long enough to make real progress on something and short enough that it does not eat into the rest of the day if it runs a little over.
This page loads already set to fifteen minutes, full screen and readable from across a room, with a chime at the end or a silent flashing screen for a quiet office or classroom. Pause and resume freely, the remaining time stays exact.
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.
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.
Is 15 minutes a good length for a standup meeting?
It is a common cap for a daily standup, long enough for a small team to cover status and blockers without turning into a full discussion, which usually gets scheduled separately if it is needed.