5 Minute Timer | Free 5 Min Timer with Music & Kids Mode

A 5-minute timer is perfect for quick tasks, short breaks, or the "5-minute rule" where you commit to starting a task for just 5 minutes to overcome procrastination. It's also useful for timed exercises, cooking, and limiting screen time.

Yes, our timer continues to run even when you switch to different tabs or applications. When the timer completes, you'll still hear the notification sound (if enabled).

You can choose from multiple high-quality notification sounds including bell, digital beep, zen chime, or silent mode. Each sound has adjustable volume levels for your preference.

Absolutely! While traditional Pomodoro uses 25-minute work sessions with 5-minute breaks, you can customize our timer for any Pomodoro variation. Use our 5-minute timer for your short breaks between focused work sessions.

Use Space to start/pause, R to reset, S for sound settings, T to toggle theme, and number keys 1, 5, 0 for presets.

When the timer is stopped, click and drag anywhere around the timer circle to adjust the duration. Drag clockwise to increase time, counterclockwise to decrease. The timer will snap to the nearest minute for easier selection.

Double-tap the timer to start/pause, swipe left/right to cycle through presets, swipe up to open sound settings, and swipe down to reset. All gestures include visual feedback for better user experience.

You can enter full screen timer mode by clicking the expand button in the timer controls, or by pressing the F key on your keyboard. This creates a distraction-free timer experience perfect for presentations, classrooms, or group activities. Press ESC or click the compress icon to exit full screen mode.

Yes! Our 5 minute timer is completely free to use with no registration required. You can access all features including full screen mode, sound options, keyboard shortcuts, and mobile gestures without any cost or sign-up process.

Absolutely! While we default to 5 minutes, you can easily set 1 minute, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes using the preset buttons. You can also drag around the timer circle to set any custom duration from 1-60 minutes for your specific needs.

Once the page loads, the timer functions work offline! The timer continues running even without internet connection. However, you'll need internet access to initially load the page and for sound files to play properly.

Our 5 minute timer for kids is perfect for teeth brushing, cleanup time, homework sessions, or screen time limits. The large visual countdown, fun sounds, and simple interface make it easy for children to understand and follow. Use the bell sound for gentle alerts or the digital beep for more attention-grabbing notifications.

Use our 5 min timer for the "5-minute rule" to overcome procrastination, Pomodoro break sessions, quick decluttering, focused writing sprints, or micro-learning sessions. The key is consistency - short, timed bursts help maintain focus and build momentum for larger tasks.

Yes! This five minute timer is excellent for meditation. Use the zen sound option for a peaceful alert, or set it to silent mode and watch the visual countdown. 5 minutes is perfect for beginners starting their mindfulness practice or experienced meditators wanting a quick session.

Our timer is highly accurate, using JavaScript's built-in timing functions. It maintains precision even when running in background tabs. The timer automatically adjusts for any system lag to ensure accurate countdown timing for your activities.

Perfect for HIIT! Use our 5 minute timer for warm-ups, high-intensity intervals, rest periods, or cool-downs. The large display and clear sound alerts keep you focused on your workout without constantly checking your watch. The full screen mode is great for group fitness classes.

Yes! Our timer online is fully mobile-optimized with touch-friendly controls, swipe gestures, and responsive design. Double-tap to start/pause, swipe to change presets, and enjoy the same full-screen experience on your phone or tablet as on desktop.

Simply bookmark this page in your browser for instant access to your 5 minute timer. You can also add it to your phone's home screen for app-like access. The timer loads quickly and remembers your preferred settings like sound choice and theme preference.

Our timer combines the best features: full screen mode, customizable sounds, keyboard shortcuts, mobile gestures, drag-to-adjust functionality, dark mode support, and works offline. Plus it's completely free, loads fast, and requires no registration or downloads.