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25 Minute Timer
Press Start for a 25:00 focus session. When the alarm rings, press "Start a 5-minute break" for the break that the Pomodoro Technique pairs with each 25-minute block.
Time is up
Keys: Space start/pause · R reset · F full screen · M mute · Esc stop alarm
Good uses for a 25 minute timer
- One Pomodoro: 25 minutes of single-task work
- Writing, coding or revision without checking messages
- A timed practice essay or exam question
- Cleaning or admin you keep putting off
- Language or instrument practice
- A focused reading session
Tips
- Decide on one task before you press Start, and write down anything that pops into your head instead of switching to it.
- After four sessions, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
- Use the space bar to pause if you are interrupted, then resume.
25 minutes in other units
| Unit | 25 minutes |
|---|---|
| Minutes | 25 |
| Seconds | 1,500 |
| Hours | 0.417 |
| Milliseconds | 1,500,000 |
Questions and answers
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s: work on one task for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer break. "Pomodoro" is Italian for tomato, after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer.
Do I have to use 25 minutes?
No. 25 minutes is the classic length, but many people use 30 or 50 minutes. Change the minutes box, or use the 30 minute timer.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. TimerNook works out the time left from your device clock and a fixed end time, not by counting ticks, so a background tab is still right. While a timer runs, the page also plays a tone too quiet to hear, so the browser keeps the tab awake; your browser may show a speaker icon on the tab. If you also tick "Notify me", you get a system notification at the end.
Will the alarm ring if my phone screen locks?
Not always. Phone browsers can pause web pages when the screen locks, and an iPhone on silent can mute browser sound. Keep the screen on; while the timer runs TimerNook asks the browser to keep the screen awake where that is supported. If the page was paused, the alarm rings as soon as you return.