10 Minute Timer — Free Online Countdown with Alarm
This free 10 minute timer gives you a precise 600-second countdown for any task requiring a 10-minute window. Press Start and the countdown begins. A chime alarm plays when the 10 minutes are over. The timer keeps running in background tabs, and the tab title shows remaining time so you never lose track.
Popular Uses for a 10 Minute Timer
- HIIT workouts — 10-minute active exercise rounds
- Cooking — hard-boiled eggs, pasta, quinoa, rice pilaf
- Study sprints — focused bursts before a short break
- Meditation — guided or silent 10-minute mindfulness sessions
- Presentations — time-limiting speakers to 10-minute slots
- Kids' screen time — a fair, visual 10-minute limit
Frequently Asked Questions
A 10 minute timer is one of the most popular online timer durations. It is used for exercise intervals, cooking (hard-boiled eggs take about 10 minutes), study sprints, breaks between tasks, meditation sessions, classroom debates, and as a fair time limit for children's screen time or games.
10 minutes is equal to 600 seconds (10 × 60 = 600). This timer counts down from 10:00 to 0:00 — exactly 600 one-second intervals.
Yes. When the countdown reaches zero, a three-tone chime plays automatically using your browser's built-in Web Audio API. No plugin or download is required. Keep your device volume on and the browser tab open or in the background.
Yes. The countdown continues running even if you switch to another tab, open a document, or use another app. The page tab title updates every second (e.g., "7:23 — 10 Min Timer") so you can check without switching tabs. The alarm plays at zero regardless of which tab is active.
Yes. Many HIIT and circuit training formats use 10-minute active rounds. Set the timer, go as hard as you can for 10 minutes, then rest. You can also pair this with the 5 Minute Timer for rest intervals.