Multi-Timer
A multi-timer runs several countdowns side by side, each with its own name and time. Use it for a dinner with several dishes, a classroom with rotating groups, or any time you need to track more than one thing at once. Each display recalculates from its saved finish time.
No timers yet. Add one above - Name it, set the minutes and seconds, then press Start. Add as many as you need and they all run at once.
Each display recalculates independently from its saved finish time when the browser updates.
About the Multi-Timer
A multi-timer runs independent countdowns at the same time; use an interval timer instead when phases must start one after another.
A multi-timer is built for overlapping jobs. Each named countdown has its own start time, controls and finish alarm, so pasta can run beside sauce while a tray remains in the oven.
The timers are independent. Starting one does not start or pause the others, and each one corrects itself against your device clock after a background-tab delay.
Simultaneous or sequential timers?
| Workflow | Best tool | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Several jobs overlap | Multi-Timer | Pasta, sauce and oven tray |
| Phases follow in order | Interval Timer | Work, rest, repeat |
| One task has one finish | Online Timer | A single meeting or bake |
Name every timer by outcome rather than duration. “Rice” and “Laundry” remain clear when two countdowns happen to have the same number of minutes.
Tip: Use short, distinct names so the correct task is obvious when an alarm fires.
Tip: Stagger start times in the same order the real tasks begin.
Tip: For safety-critical timing, use a dedicated system alarm as a backup.
Worked multi-timer examples
- Cooking: start the roast first, add vegetables later, then start a short resting timer when the roast leaves the oven.
- Classroom: give different groups independent finishing times without forcing every station into one rotation.
- Chores: track a washer, dryer and oven without opening separate tabs.
Keep this browser tab open if you need audible alarms. Saved finish times can restore after a reload, but a closed browser cannot play the page's sound.
How to Use the Multi-Timer
- Name your first timerType a name like 'Pasta', set the minutes and seconds, and tap Add timer.
- Add as many as you needEach timer appears in the list with its own Start, Pause and Reset.
- Start them independentlyPress Start on each one and they all count down at once, anchored to your clock.
- Watch the combined totalA running total shows how much time is left across every timer at a glance.
Related on timer.now: cooking timer, kitchen timer, cooking timer guide, classroom timer and online stopwatch.
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For audible alerts, keep the page open and test the sound. Browser alarm limits.
Best Uses for the Multi-Timer
Track the pasta, the sauce and the garlic bread on separate timers.
Give each group or station its own visible countdown.
Run the wash, the dryer and the oven on one screen.
Time several players or teams at once.
Multi-Timer Compared With Similar Timers
| Tool | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Cooking Timer | one recipe needs one adjustable alarm |
| Kitchen Timer | you want one kitchen-focused countdown |
| Interval Timer | phases should run sequentially rather than at once |
Related Online Timers
Multi-Timer - FAQ
How many timers can I run at once?
What happens to the timers in a background tab?
Are my timers saved if I reload?
Should I use Multi-Timer or open separate tabs?
What happens if two timers finish together?
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