urTimer

25 Minute Timer

Twenty-five minutes is a popular length for one focused work session. Start the timer, put your phone away and get going.

25:00

Tasks

    No tasks yet. Add one and press play to run it on the timer.

    Why twenty-five minutes

    Many people find twenty-five minutes long enough to make progress and short enough to stay focused. A short break of about five minutes afterwards helps you start the next round fresh.

    Add a 25 minute task and a 5 minute task, turn on Auto-start next, and the timer moves between work and rest for you.

    25 Minute Timer running, with the time left shown as a shape
    Press Start and watch the time run out. The line under the timer shows when it ends.
    25 Minute Timer in full screen
    Full screen hides everything except the timer, so it is easy to read on a projector or a TV.
    Styles to choose from for the 25 Minute Timer
    Pick one of 19 styles, then a color and a background of your own.

    Good jobs for one session

    • Answering email, then closing the inbox.
    • Writing the first draft of a page.
    • Studying one chapter and writing a summary.
    • Clearing a small part of your to-do list.

    Questions and answers

    How do I start the 25 minute timer?

    The timer is already set to 25 minutes. Press Start, or press the Space bar on a keyboard. Press it again to pause, and press Reset to bring back the full 25 minutes.

    Will it make a sound when time is up?

    Yes. A soft chime plays when the time is up, and phones that support it also vibrate. Use the Sound button to turn the chime off for quiet rooms.

    Does it keep time if I switch tabs or lock my screen?

    The timer counts from the clock, so it stays accurate in a background tab. While it runs, urTimer asks the screen to stay awake so you can keep watching it.

    How many seconds are in 25 minutes?

    25 minutes is 1,500 seconds.

    Can I change the length or the look?

    Pick another preset, drag the Classic dial, or choose Custom for any time up to 12 hours. Under Style you can switch to an hourglass, a candle, a progress bar and more, and pick your own colors.