22-Minute Timer

A 22-minute timer is ideal for a single focused work block, a study session or a power nap. Its finish time remains anchored to your device clock; keep the page open for the best chance of hearing the alarm.

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Tip: press Space to start or pause, R to reset, F for full screen.

In short

The 22-minute timer is a free, full-screen countdown with an alarm, pause and loop. It is preset to 22 minutes (22:00) and ready in one click - Popular for reading & revision, meal prep and more.

Is a 22-Minute Timer the Right Length?

Best for: study, writing, workouts and bounded work blocks.

Choose another length for: tiny chores that can be completed in a few minutes.

Choose the 22-minute timer when the finish matters more than checking progress continuously. Pick a shorter timer for urgency, or a longer one when stopping mid-task would be disruptive.

A Sample 22 Minutes Plan

StageTimeWhat to do
Prepare2 min 12 secChoose one outcome and remove distractions.
Main block17 min 36 secDo the task without checking another clock.
Finish2 min 12 secWrap up, save your place and decide the next step.

How to Set a Timer for 22 Minutes

Starting this countdown takes one click. The clock is already set to 22:00. Here is the full flow, including pausing, looping and full screen.

  1. Start with it presetNo setup needed. The clock already shows 22 minutes, so you can go straight to the countdown without typing a duration.
  2. Hit Start or tap SpacePress Start, or use the Space bar, and the countdown begins. Send it full screen for a clock you can read from anywhere in the room.
  3. Let the saved finish time runIf you move to another tab, the display recalculates from the saved finish time when the browser updates again. Keep the page open for audio.
  4. Break, repeat or restartTap pause when you step away and resume from the same second, turn on Loop for back-to-back rounds, or reset to run 22 minutes from the top.
  5. Listen for the finishAt zero the page flashes and attempts to play the selected alarm. Keep the tab open because a browser or device may suppress background audio.

Duration and Clock Conversion

This duration spans 1,320 seconds in total.

That's a clean 22 minutes - About 37% of an hour.

However you measure it, the 22-minute countdown tracks the same span and reaches zero at the scheduled finish time. Alarm sound requires the page to remain open and the browser to permit audio.

Seconds1,320
Minutes22
Hours0.3667
Clock (h:mm:ss)0:22:00

Why This Length Can Work

A 22 minutes study block is long enough to dig into one chapter but short enough to keep your working memory sharp. Spend it on active recall - Quiz yourself instead of rereading - So the facts really stick. A dedicated study timer makes it easy to know when to stop and rest.

Tip: Before you start a 22 minutes block, write down the one question you want to answer by the end. When the timer rings, close the book and say the answer out loud from memory.

Tasks That Fit the Available Time

A 22-minute window can hold a focused, clearly bounded action. For the strategy behind it, our guide on the pomodoro technique: a complete guide to 25-minute focus goes deeper. Possible uses include:

  • clear your inbox
  • sketch out a plan
  • knock out one focused work block
  • study a single topic properly

Use Cases for This Duration

This countdown is useful when its length matches the job. Consider these examples:

Reading & revision

Sit with a book or notes for a proper stretch.

Meal prep

Track a bake, a braise or batch-cooking steps.

Pomodoro focus

Work in a single deep-focus block, then take a break.

Study session

Hold attention on one subject with a clear finish.

Homework block

Give kids a defined, screen-free work window.

Home workout

Follow a bodyweight, HIIT or yoga routine to time.

Working in focus blocks?

The Pomodoro Technique: A Complete Guide to 25-Minute Focus

Learn the Pomodoro Technique step by step: why 25-minute work blocks and 5-minute breaks boost focus, how to run them, and the mistakes to avoid.

Read the guide →

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Questions About This Duration

How is the remaining time calculated?
The countdown is driven by your device clock, so its display recalculates the remaining time whenever the browser is able to update. When the page is hidden the browser may slow the on-screen updates, but the finish time is calculated from the real clock. Background alarm sound is not guaranteed.
Does the timer keep counting if I switch tabs?
The finish time stays anchored to your device clock, so the display corrects when you return. Keep the tab open because background audio is not guaranteed.
What if I need to pause partway through?
Press pause to stop the clock and resume later from the exact second you left off - Useful if a focus block gets interrupted.
What happens when the timer reaches zero?
The screen flashes and the page attempts to play the selected alarm. You can silence it with one tap. An already loaded page can produce audio without a connection, but device and browser restrictions still apply.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. The timer runs in any modern browser with nothing to install and no account to create. It works the same on a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
Where is my timer data stored?
Only on your own device. The countdown and its settings live in your browser's local storage and never reach our servers, so what you time stays entirely yours.

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