Pomodoro Timer
This Pomodoro timer runs the classic focus cycle for you: 25 minutes of deep work, then a 5-minute break, with a longer 15-minute break after every fourth round. Press start and it advances through each phase automatically - You just focus.
Auto-advances through each phase. Space start/pause · S skip · R reset · F full screen.
About the Pomodoro Timer
The Pomodoro timer runs 25 minutes of focus, then a 5-minute break, with a longer 15-minute break after every four rounds.
A Pomodoro timer breaks your work into short, focused sprints. You work for 25 minutes, then take a quick break. It is simple, and it really works.
This timer runs the whole cycle for you. It auto-switches between focus and break, so you never have to watch the clock or reset a thing.
How the Pomodoro timer works
Each sprint is called a pomodoro. You pick one task, press start, and work until the timer rings. Then you rest. That is the whole loop.
Our timer auto-cycles for you: 25 minutes of focus, then a 5-minute break. After four rounds, you earn a longer 15-minute break. Here is one full set of intervals:
| Round | Focus | Break |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 min | 5 min |
| 2 | 25 min | 5 min |
| 3 | 25 min | 5 min |
| 4 | 25 min | 15 min (long break) |
That whole block runs about two hours. Then you start fresh. Want to try a single sprint first? Set a 25-minute timer and go.
Tip: Pick just one task before you press start. Splitting your focus is what kills a pomodoro.
Tip: During your 5-minute break, stand up and look away from the screen. Skip email and social media so your mind truly rests.
Tip: If a big idea pops up mid-sprint, jot it on paper and keep working. Deal with it on your next break.
Why the Pomodoro Technique beats procrastination
Starting is the hard part. A 25-minute block feels small and safe, so your brain stops stalling and just begins. That is how this method quietly beats procrastination.
Short sprints also guard your energy. Each break lets your mind reset, so you can drop back into deep work round after round without burning out. This kind of time-boxing gives every task a clear finish line. Read the full method in our Pomodoro technique guide, or use a focused study timer for homework and revision.
How to Use the Pomodoro Timer
- Press StartThe timer opens on a 25-minute Focus phase. Hit Start and get to work on one task.
- Work until the chimeWhen focus ends, a chime sounds and the timer switches itself to a 5-minute break.
- Take the breakStep away, stretch, rest your eyes. The timer starts the next Focus block on its own.
- Long break every 4After four focus rounds you get a longer 15-minute break to recharge, then the cycle repeats.
Related on timer.now: the full Pomodoro Technique guide, a plain 25-minute timer and study timer.
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Best Uses for the Pomodoro Timer
Protect single-task focus blocks and beat procrastination.
Hold attention on one subject, then rest before the next.
Ship in timed sprints instead of grinding for hours.
Box repetitive work so it doesn't sprawl across the day.
Pomodoro Timer Compared With Similar Timers
| Tool | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Study Timer | you want one adjustable study block |
| 25-Minute Timer | you want one focus countdown without automatic breaks |
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Pomodoro Timer - FAQ
What are the Pomodoro intervals?
Can I skip a phase?
Does it keep cycling automatically?
What if I finish my task before the 25 minutes are up?
Can I change the 25 and 5 minute lengths?
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