Free Online Timer & Stopwatch and timers made for classrooms
A clean timer, stopwatch, world clock and countdown that start instantly, plus a big visual timer and a station rotation timer for teachers. No signup, no adverts.
For the classroom
Popular Timers
One click and they start. These are the timers people open most on The Clock.
What is different about The Clock
A built-in assistant
Type "set a 25-minute timer" or "what time is it in Tokyo?" into the assistant and it does it. You write it the way you would say it, and it picks the right tab and starts the timer.
Presets
Quick presets cover Pomodoro (25 min), Short Break (5 min) and Long Break (15 min). For anything else, set a custom time, or tell the assistant what you are doing and let it pick.
World Clock
Ask the assistant about time zones, the time difference between two cities, or what time it is anywhere. Handy when your team or family is spread across countries.
Productivity tips
Ask for time management advice or a better way to split your work and breaks, and the assistant will suggest something that fits what you are doing.
The timer is free, needs no sign-up, and works on phones, tablets and computers. To try the assistant, open the chat in the bottom right corner and type what you need.
How to use the online timer
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Ask the assistant (easiest way)
Click the "Assistant" button in the bottom right corner and type something like:
- "Set a 25 minute work timer"
- "What time is it in London?"
- "Give me some productivity tips for studying"
- "Set a timer for 30 minutes for my workout"
The assistant switches to the right tab and starts the timer for you.
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Or use the controls
Pick a tool (Timer, Stopwatch, World Clock, Alarm or Countdown) from the tabs above. Each one has simple controls and quick presets.
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Make it yours
Choose the sound that plays at the end, save the timer presets you use most, and pick up recent timers again in one click.
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Stay on track
Work in 25-minute Pomodoro sessions, time your breaks with the stopwatch, and set an alarm for anything you cannot miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular Use Cases
Productivity & Work
Use the Pomodoro timer for focused work, time meetings with the stopwatch, and check the world clock before you message someone in another time zone.
Fitness & Workouts
Time your exercise intervals, rest periods and whole sessions. It works well for HIIT, yoga and running splits.
Study Sessions
Set timed review sessions so you stop when you planned to. Use the stopwatch to see how long tasks really take, and your estimates get better.
Cooking & Baking
Set a cooking timer for each dish, track prep time with the stopwatch, and get the timing right on recipes that need it.
How to use The Clock: two walkthroughs
Two short walkthroughs for the free online timer and stopwatch.
How to Set a Countdown Timer
Set a custom timer or use the Pomodoro presets.
Select the Timer tab, enter the hours, minutes and seconds you want, or click a quick preset like Pomodoro 25 minutes. Click Start to begin the countdown. A sound plays when time is up. You can pause, resume or reset at any time.
Using the Assistant
Control the timers by typing what you want in plain words.
Click the Assistant button in the bottom right corner. Type something like "set a 25 minute timer" or "what time is it in Tokyo?" The assistant switches tabs and starts your timer. You can also ask it for productivity tips.
Why use a free online timer
Most of us lose track of time more than we would like. A free online timer and stopwatch help you use the minutes you have, whether you are working, exercising, studying or cooking. Compared with most online clock apps, The Clock is quick to start and lets you type what you need instead of fiddling with settings.
Workouts
The workout timer handles HIIT, Tabata, circuit training and rest intervals. The stopwatch has lap timing so you can see each round.
Studying
Use it as a study timer for the Pomodoro Technique. Short, timed sessions with breaks make it easier to focus and harder to burn out.
Meetings
Use it as a free timer for meetings to keep discussions on track. Time-box each task so the work gets a fixed slot and does not spread.
The main difference is the assistant. Instead of setting timers by hand, tell it what you need. Type "I need a 20-minute timer for cooking pasta" or "set a workout timer with 30-second intervals" and it sets things up for you. That helps when you are busy with something else or your hands are full.
The world clock is useful if you work with people in other countries. See the time in several cities at once, which makes it easier to plan meetings across time zones. The assistant can also answer "What time is it in London right now?" or "What's the time difference between New York and Tokyo?"
Who uses The Clock
Home Cooks & Bakers
Timing matters in the kitchen. The countdown timer helps you get pasta right, bake cakes for the exact time, and keep track of several dishes at once. Set timers for proving bread dough, marinating meat or steeping tea. The sound at the end means you do not overcook things, even when you are busy with the rest of the meal.
Teachers & Educators
A free countdown timer makes classroom routines easier to run. Put it on the board for timed activities, test practice, reading time and moving between subjects. A visible timer helps students see how much time is left and pace their work. Full screen makes it readable from the back of the room. For a bigger visual version, try the classroom timer.
Remote Teams & Professionals
Check the world clock before you book a call across time zones. Use the timer for meetings to keep video calls on schedule. Time-box brainstorming, sprint planning and presentations so they finish when they should, wherever people are working from.
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