5-Minute Timer
Press start. It counts down to zero and rings an alarm — nothing to download, nothing to sign up for.
About this 5-minute timer
A one-click 5-minute countdown, most often used for a power nap wind-down, boiling an egg, a class or meeting buffer, or a HIIT rest interval. It runs in your browser and rings when it reaches zero.
The most-used timer length there is
Five minutes is the single most searched-for timer duration, and it's easy to see why: it's the universal 'short break', the snooze you actually meant, the buffer before a meeting starts, and the length of a decent stretching routine. It's long enough to be useful and short enough that nobody objects to it.
5 minutes in other units
| Seconds | 300 |
|---|---|
| Minutes | 5 |
| Hours | 0.083 |
| Milliseconds | 300,000 |
| Share of a day | 0.35% |
Tips for using a 5-minute timer
- The 'five-minute rule' for procrastination: commit to just five minutes on a task you're avoiding. Starting is usually the hard part.
- Five minutes is a common HIIT warm-up and a standard rest period for heavy strength work.
- For a power nap, five minutes won't get you into deep sleep, which is exactly why it leaves you alert rather than groggy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 5-minute timer?
Press Start above and the page counts down from 5 minutes on its own — nothing to type. Need a little longer? Press +1 min while it runs, or pick a nearby duration from the list.
How many seconds are in 5 minutes?
5 minutes is 300 seconds — 5 minutes or 0.083 hours. That's 0.35% of a day.
What is a 5-minute timer good for?
People commonly use a 5-minute timer for a power nap wind-down, boiling an egg, a class or meeting buffer, or a HIIT rest interval.
Will it keep time if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is measured against your device clock rather than counting screen refreshes, so it stays accurate in a background tab and the alarm fires on time. Some browsers need one click on the page before they allow sound.