All online timers
Pick a length and it is ready to start. Every timer is free, works in any browser and sounds when time is up.
Short timers, 30 seconds to 4 minutes
5 to 30 minutes
40 minutes to 2 hours
Stopwatch, clocks and classroom tools
Set your own time
Need 12 minutes, or 3 hours? Type it in and press Start.
Which one do I need?
A timer when you know how long something should take: 3 minutes for tea, 25 for a block of work.
The stopwatch when you want to find out how long something takes, like a run or a speech.
The alarm clock when you know the time of day, like 3:30pm.
The countdown when the date is days or weeks away, like a holiday or an exam.
Frequently asked questions
Are all the timers free?
Yes. Every timer on The Clock is free, with no account, no download and no adverts on the timer.
What if the length I need is not listed?
Use the timer on this page, or open any timer and change the hours, minutes and seconds before you press Start. It goes up to 23 hours 59 minutes.
What is the difference between a timer and a stopwatch?
A timer counts down from a length you choose and sounds at zero. A stopwatch counts up from zero until you stop it, and can record lap times.
Can I run more than one timer at once?
Yes. Open each timer in its own browser tab. Every tab keeps its own countdown and plays its own sound.