Countdown Timer & Stopwatch
Online countdown timer, stopwatch and lap timer · free, no signup
Free Online Countdown Timer & Stopwatch
Set a countdown for cooking, workouts, exams, presentations or breaks, and get a sound alert when it reaches zero. Quick presets start common timers in one tap.
The stopwatch counts up to the hundredth of a second and records lap times, useful for running, swimming, speeches and experiments. The page title shows the running time so you can keep the tab in the background.
Key features
Countdown with alarm
Audible alert at zero.
Stopwatch with laps
Precise to 0.01 second.
Quick presets
1, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes.
Tab-title display
See the time without opening the tab.
How to use it
- Set hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start.
- Use Pause and Reset as needed.
- Switch to the stopwatch and press Lap to record splits.
Worked example
Example
Countdown 00:02 → 00:01 → 00:00 “Time's up!” Stopwatch 00:01.51 elapsed
Who uses this tool
Students and teachers
Time exams, presentations and quizzes.
Cooks and fitness fans
Time recipes, workouts and rest breaks.
Remote workers
Run focus sprints and timed breaks.
Tips for the best results
- Keep the tab open — some browsers slow timers in background tabs.
- Turn the sound on and test it before you start.
- Use the stopwatch to measure how long a task really takes.
- Set intervals for study sessions, for example 25 minutes on and 5 off.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Closing the tab and expecting the timer to keep running.
- Muting the device and missing the alarm.
- Setting the wrong unit (minutes vs seconds).
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Frequently asked questions
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. It calculates from the system clock, so it stays accurate in the background.
Does it make a sound?
Yes, a short alarm plays when the countdown finishes. Allow sound for this site.
How accurate is the stopwatch?
It is accurate to about a hundredth of a second.
Can I set a timer longer than an hour?
Yes, up to 99 hours.
Does the timer work in the background?
Mostly, but keep the tab open for accuracy.
Can I use it as a stopwatch?
Yes, switch to stopwatch mode.