A 25 minute timer you can see
Twenty-five minutes is the classic work sprint: one task, then a short break.
This is a visual timer. The time is a blue disk that shrinks as the minutes pass: more disk, more time. You can read it in one glance from across a room, with no numbers to work out. The last minute turns amber, and the end is one soft chime.
What 25 minutes are good for
- One sprint on a single task: writing, revising or coding.
- An email or admin catch-up with a clear end.
- A deep clean of one area.
- Exam revision, one topic per sprint.
One tip
Decide what "done" looks like before you press Start. "Write the first two paragraphs" is a job. "Work on the essay" is not. For automatic work and break cycles, use our free pomodoro timer.
Other timer lengths
1 min · 2 min · 3 min · 5 min · 10 min · 15 min · 20 min · 25 min · 30 min · 45 min · 60 min
Need a different length? Type any number of minutes from 1 to 180 in the Custom box, or open the main visual timer, which remembers the length you used last. For work and break cycles that run themselves, use the pomodoro timer.
Why a shape works better than numbers
Numbers only help if you can feel what "25 minutes" is like. For many children, and for many people with ADHD, that feeling is unreliable. This is often called time blindness. A disk that shrinks turns time into something you can see, so nobody has to guess. More in our guide to visual timers.
Questions about the 25 minute timer
Is 25 minutes the right length for ADHD?
It suits some people and is too long for others. If 25 minutes feels impossible to start, try 10 or 15 first. If you get into a flow, keep going: the timer counts up calmly after zero.
Does this page run the breaks for me?
It offers a 3-minute break button when you tap Done. For work and break cycles that start themselves, use the pomodoro timer.
Is this 25 minute timer free?
Yes. It is free, with no signup and no account. It runs in your browser on a phone, tablet, laptop or classroom screen.
Does the 25 minute timer make a loud alarm?
No. It plays one soft chime at the end and the disk turns amber, not red. You can switch the sound off with the bell button.