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.
5 Minute Timer
Need a quick five minutes? This free 5 minute timer counts down with a clear alarm when time runs out — ideal for short breaks, steeping tea, boiling eggs, quick meditation, or timed classroom activities.
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 5 Minute Timer
Press Start and the timer begins counting down from 5 minutes right away. You can Pause and Resume any time, and Reset returns to the full 5 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 5 Minute Timer good for?
Steep the perfect cup of tea, boil eggs to soft or jammy, take a short screen break, run a 5-minute tidy-up, or time quick classroom quizzes. Pair three rounds with short rests for a simple 15-minute focus block.
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 5 Minute Timer?
Just press Start — it begins counting down from 5 minutes immediately. Pause and resume any time with the same button.
What happens when the 5 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 5 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 5 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.