Two timers in one
One mode counts down to a moment — an exam, a flight, a wedding, the end of an offer. The other counts down a number of minutes from now, which is what you want for cooking, a workout set or a focused work block.
How to use it
- Pick a date and time, or switch to minutes and use one of the quick buttons.
- Name it if you like — the name appears above the clock.
- Press Start. The countdown continues in the tab title, so you can work in another tab and still see it.
The 25-minute button
Twenty-five minutes of work followed by a five-minute break is the Pomodoro technique. The point is not the exact number but the commitment: one task, no switching, until the timer goes. Four of those with a longer break afterwards is a solid morning.
Things worth knowing
- The alarm needs the tab to still be open. Browsers slow background tabs down, so the sound may arrive a second or two late.
- Times are read in your device's own time zone. For an event elsewhere, convert it first with the time zone converter.
- Nothing is saved — reloading the page clears the countdown.
Counting days instead
To count the days between two dates rather than down to one, the date difference calculator is the quicker tool. For an age in years, months and days, use the age calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Will the alarm sound if I switch tabs?
Yes, as long as the tab stays open. Browsers throttle background tabs, so it can be a second or two late, and the countdown also shows in the tab title.
Can I count down to a date in another country?
The time you enter is read in your own time zone. Convert the moment first with the time zone converter, then enter the result here.
Does it keep running if I close the page?
No. Nothing is stored, so closing or reloading the page ends the countdown.