Free 5 Minute Timer - With Music, Kids Mode & Focus Presets

Need a 5-minute timer? Use our free online countdown timer for work, study, meditation, or kids' activities. Includes sound alerts, focus music, and quick presets like 1, 5, 10 or 15 minutes.

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Why Use a 5 Minute Timer?

A 5 minute timer is a powerful productivity tool for various situations. Use it as a 5-minute focus session to tackle tasks without feeling overwhelmed, as a quick break timer between work sessions, or as a kids' activity timer to help with transitions. Our online timer for 5 minutes includes helpful features like customizable sounds, visual progress tracking, and a mobile-friendly interface.

Popular Uses for a 5 Minute Timer

  • Pomodoro Technique Breaks - Take short refreshing breaks between focused work sessions
  • Quick Meditation Sessions - Perfect for beginners or when you need a quick mindfulness break
  • Brushing Teeth Timer for Kids - Make dental hygiene fun with a visual countdown
  • Exercise Intervals - Great for HIIT workouts or quick stretching sessions
  • Limiting Screen Time - Set boundaries for technology use with clear time limits

Benefits of Using a 5 Minute Timer

Using a 5-minute countdown timer regularly can help you build better habits, improve time awareness, and boost productivity. The short duration makes it psychologically easier to commit to tasks, helping overcome procrastination and building momentum.

Whether you need an online timer for 5 minutes for work, study, exercise, or parenting, our timer provides a simple, reliable solution that works across all your devices without requiring installation.

Simple Features, Powerful Results

Simple Timer

Set a 5-minute timer with a single click, or choose from various preset durations for different tasks.

Custom Sounds

Choose from a variety of notification sounds to alert you when your timer completes.

Dark Mode

Easy on the eyes with light and dark themes that automatically adjust to your preferences.

How It Works

1

Choose a Duration

Select your preferred timer duration from the presets or use the default 5 minutes.

2

Start the Timer

Click the play button to begin the countdown. You can pause or reset at any time.

3

Get Notified

When the timer completes, you'll hear your selected notification sound.

Frequently Asked Questions