A 90 minute timer you can see
Ninety minutes is a long block: a deep work session, a full practice exam or a film night with an end everyone can see.
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 90 minutes are good for
- One deep work block on a single project, then a long break.
- A full practice exam under timed conditions.
- A film or a long game with an agreed end.
- A long cooking or baking session.
One tip
Ninety minutes is a long time to hold attention. Plan a short stretch break in the middle, or use two 45-minute blocks. Switch on the clock face so the disk reads like a clock hand.
Other timer lengths
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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 "90 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 90 minute timer
Is 90 minutes too long to focus?
For many people, especially with ADHD, yes, without a break. Try two 45-minute blocks with a short break in between, or use the pomodoro timer for automatic work and rest cycles.
Will the screen stay on for 90 minutes?
On browsers that support it, the page asks your device to keep the screen awake while the timer runs. Plug the device in for long timers.
Is this 90 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 90 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.