Built for focus
Time workouts, study sessions, recipes, presentations, or anything that deserves your full attention. The timer keeps running accurately even when this tab is in the background.
20 Minute Timer
Twenty minutes of pure focus. This free 20 minute timer counts down with a clear alarm — perfect for meditation, HIIT workouts, exam practice sections, power naps, and deep work blocks.
Countdown timer
Set a time, then press start
Keyboard controls
Start or pauseSpace
ResetR
TimeBuddyPro's free online countdown timer counts down from any time you set — hours, minutes, and seconds — and plays an audible alert when it reaches zero. Use the quick presets for common durations, pause and resume without losing your place, and reset instantly. It works on phones, tablets, and computers with no sign-up needed.
How to use the 20 Minute Timer
Press Start and the timer begins counting down from 20 minutes right away. You can Pause and Resume any time, and Reset returns to the full 20 minutes. No setup, no sign-up.
Audible alarm when time is up
When the countdown reaches zero it plays a clear triple-beep alarm and the display turns warm orange with a “Time’s up” message, so you notice it even if you are looking away. Keep your tab’s sound on.
What is a 20 Minute Timer good for?
Meditate for a full session, complete a 20-minute HIIT circuit, practice exam sections under time pressure, take a restorative power nap, or write without stopping. Three rounds make a powerful hour.
Reliable and private
The countdown runs on your device’s clock, so it stays accurate even in a background tab. Nothing is sent anywhere — everything happens locally in your browser. Free forever.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the 20 Minute Timer?
Just press Start — it begins counting down from 20 minutes immediately. Pause and resume any time with the same button.
What happens when the 20 minutes reaches zero?
The timer plays a triple-beep alarm and shows a warm “Time’s up” message. Press “Start again” to repeat the same 20 minutes.
Can I change the duration on this page?
Yes. Use the hours, minutes and seconds fields above the timer to set any custom length up to 99 hours, or jump to the main countdown timer for quick presets.
Does the 20 minutes work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern mobile or desktop browser with no app install, and keeps counting even if you switch tabs.