Keyboard Shortcuts

Enter Add new timer
Space Start/Pause first timer
Escape Stop all timers

Productivity Timer Presets

  • Pomodoro: 25 min work + 5 min break (repeat 4x, then 15-30 min long break)
  • 52-17 Method: 52 min focused work + 17 min break (studied as optimal by DeskTime)
  • Time Boxing: Set fixed time for a task—when it rings, stop and evaluate
  • Ultradian Rhythm: 90 min work cycles matching your body's natural focus waves

Everyday Timer Uses

  • Cooking: Pasta (8-12 min), boiled eggs (6-12 min), rice (18-20 min)
  • Laundry: Washer done reminder, dryer cycle, hand-wash soak time
  • Parking meters: Set timer to avoid tickets (leave 5 min buffer!)
  • Screen breaks: 20-20-20 rule—every 20 min, look 20 ft away for 20 sec
  • Kids' screen time: Set agreed-upon limits with an audible 'time's up!'

Multiple Timers Power

  • Thanksgiving dinner: Turkey, sides, and pie all with different timers
  • Meeting agenda: Set 5-min timers for each topic to stay on track
  • Workout intervals: Run concurrent timers for exercise/rest cycles
  • Board games: Chess clock alternative—each player gets their own countdown

Pro Tips

  • Name your timers—'Laundry' is easier to track than 'Timer 45:00'
  • Use 'Until stopped' alarm for things you might not hear immediately
  • Share timer URLs with teammates for synchronized countdowns
  • Stack timers: Start a 5-min break timer right when your work timer ends