A 30 minute timer you can see
Thirty minutes is half an hour you can see: a study block for an older child, a workout or a set amount of screen time.
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 30 minutes are good for
- A homework or study block for older children.
- A walk, workout or yoga session.
- Screen time with a clear end.
- Half an hour until dinner: a countdown the whole kitchen can see.
One tip
Half an hour is long enough to drift. Type the one task above the disk and keep the page open where you can see it. If you notice you have wandered off, the disk shows how much time is still yours.
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 "30 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 30 minute timer
How do I stop a 30-minute session running over?
Watch for the amber. The last minute changes color, which is your cue to wrap up. If you do run over, the timer counts up, so you can see by how much and plan better next time.
Can I see the timer from across the room?
Yes. Tap Full screen and the disk fills the display. It can be read from the other side of a room or a classroom.
Is this 30 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 30 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.