Frequently Asked Questions

Set a duration in hours, minutes, and seconds (or choose a future date and time in Target Date mode), then press Start. A large display counts down to zero, then sounds an alarm. You can pause, resume, or reset at any time.

Completely free — no sign-up, no downloads, no limits. Use it as many times as you like on any device.

Yes. Switch to Target Date mode, pick any future date and time, and the timer counts down to that moment — showing days remaining when the target is more than 24 hours away.

Yes, an audio alarm plays when the timer reaches zero. It uses the Web Audio API, so it works even if the tab is in the background — as long as the browser tab remains open.

The countdown engine keeps accurate time regardless of tab focus. On supported browsers, a screen wake lock keeps the display on while the timer runs. The alarm still fires when the timer ends.

Yes. Press Pause at any time to freeze the countdown, then Resume to continue exactly where it left off. The timer picks up from the remaining time without any drift.

The preset buttons (1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes) let you set common countdown durations in one tap — useful for cooking, studying, or taking a break without typing a value each time.

Yes. Add a label (like "Tea" or "Meeting") to remind yourself what the timer is for. Enable Repeat and the timer automatically restarts when it finishes — useful for interval training or repeated work sessions.

No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is stored, sent to a server, or logged anywhere. Close the tab and all state is gone.

Yes. The timer is fully responsive with a large legible display and big tap targets. It works on phones, tablets, and desktops without any installation.