5 Minute Timer — Free Online Countdown with Alarm
This free 5 minute timer gives you a simple, distraction-free countdown for any short task. Press Start and the 5-minute countdown begins immediately. A chime sounds when time is up. The timer continues running even when you switch to another tab, and the page title shows the remaining time at a glance.
Popular Uses for a 5 Minute Timer
- Pomodoro short break — rest for 5 minutes between 25-minute work sessions
- Cooking — soft-boiled eggs, instant noodles, pasta, rice
- Exercise — rest periods between sets or rounds
- Meditation — a quick mindfulness break mid-workday
- Presentations — strict time limits for student speeches and Q&A rounds
Frequently Asked Questions
A 5 minute timer is one of the most commonly needed durations online. It is used for Pomodoro short breaks (the standard break length after a 25-minute work session), soft-boiling eggs (5 minutes for a runny yolk), quick meditations, workout rest intervals, student presentations, and speed rounds in games.
Yes. When the countdown reaches zero, a three-tone chime plays automatically using your browser's Web Audio API. No plugin or download is required. Keep your device volume on and the timer tab open.
Yes. The Pomodoro Technique calls for a 5-minute short break after each 25-minute focused work session. Use this 5 minute timer for your breaks and our 25 Minute Timer for your work sessions.
Yes. The countdown continues even if you switch to another browser tab. The page title (visible in your taskbar) updates every second to show the remaining time, for example "3:42 — 5 Min Timer". The alarm plays when done regardless of which tab is active.