40 minute timer
Focus
25:00Forty minutes is a sweet spot for focused work: longer than a classic pomodoro, shorter than an exhausting deep-work marathon. The countdown above is set to 40 minutes and starts with one click or the Space bar.
A good length for studying
Many classes and exams are built around 40- to 50-minute blocks, and it is also the focus length of the popular Animedoro method (40 minutes of work, 20 minutes of rest). Forty minutes gives you enough time to get into a problem set, a chapter or an essay section without the fatigue that builds up after an hour.
Pick one clear goal before you start, put your phone out of reach, and take a real break of 10 minutes when the alarm rings. If you want the breaks scheduled for you, the 45/15 and Animedoro timers alternate focus and rest automatically.
Other uses for a 40 minute timer
- A workout: warm-up, strength circuit and cool-down.
- Baking cakes, roasting vegetables or a lasagne in the oven.
- A focused meeting with a hard stop.
- Screen time or gaming limits for kids, with the countdown in fullscreen.
How the Pomodoro timer works
Four simple steps. No account, nothing to install: it runs right here in your browser.
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Pick what to work on
Add a task and estimate how many pomodoros it needs. The active task is credited automatically when a session ends.
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Start the timer
Press Start (or the Space bar) and give the task your full attention until the bell rings.
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Take a real break
Step away from the screen for 5 minutes. Stretch, drink some water, rest your eyes.
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Repeat, then rest longer
After four pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Your stats and streak update on their own.
Everything you need to focus. Nothing you don't.
A calm, distraction-free timer with the tools serious students and makers actually use.
Pomodoro, Flowtime & countdowns
Classic 25/5, 50/10 or your own durations, a count-up Flowtime mode and simple countdowns, exact even in background tabs.
Ambient sounds & lofi
Layer rain, café or forest sounds, brown noise or 40 Hz binaural beats, and add lofi radio or your own Spotify playlist.
Tasks, projects & templates
A to-do list under the timer: pomodoro estimates, notes, subtasks, projects and reusable templates. See when you'll be done.
Stats, streaks & badges
Daily goal, charts, a year heatmap, time per project, session history with CSV export and 100+ badges to unlock.
Study rooms with friends
Create a room, share the link and focus on one shared timer. See who's working and cheer each other on.
Floating timer
Pop the timer out into an always-on-top mini window while you work in other apps.
Scenes, clocks & themes
Dial, flip clock or kitchen timer. Animated scenes or your own photo, snow or sakura effects, light, dark and any colour.
Keyboard shortcuts
Space to start, R to reset, S to skip, F for fullscreen. Your hands never leave the keyboard.
Private by design
No sign-up, no ads, no tracking of your work. Your data stays in your browser, exportable anytime.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start a 40 minute timer?
Press Start or the Space bar: the countdown is already set to 40 minutes. Type any number of minutes in the field to change it.
Is 40 minutes too long to study without a break?
For most people 40 minutes is fine, followed by a 5 to 10 minute break. If your attention drops earlier, try 25-minute pomodoros instead.
Can I listen to music during the countdown?
Yes. Open the Sounds panel for lofi radio, calm focus music, rain, café sounds or brown noise.
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