Pomodoro Timer
Twenty-five minutes of focus, a five-minute break, and a fifteen-minute long break after every fourth round. The timer moves to the next phase automatically; you just press start.
Write down one task, start the timer, and work on nothing else until the alarm. When it rings, take the break; don’t skip it.
Space start/pause · R reset · F fullscreen · M mute
How the Pomodoro Technique works
1. Pick one task
Decide what you will work on before the clock starts. The timer protects attention; it cannot decide for you.
2. Focus for 25 minutes
If something unrelated comes to mind, jot it down and return to the task. Interruptions end the round in strict Pomodoro; in practice, note them and carry on.
3. Break for 5 minutes
Stand up, look away from the screen, get water. Do not start anything you can’t stop in five minutes.
4. Long break every 4 rounds
After four focus rounds the timer gives you fifteen minutes. Take a walk; this is where the technique earns its reputation.
Tips
- When the alarm rings, press Space or Next to start the following phase. The timer does not auto-start so a break never ends without you noticing.
- The phase label under the digits shows whether you’re in Focus, Short break, or Long break, and which round you’re on.
- Prefer different lengths? Use the custom timer for a single interval of any length, or the 5-minute and 25-minute pages.
Questions
How many Pomodoros should I do in a day?
Most people manage eight to twelve focused rounds (four to six hours of real work) on a good day. Track how many you complete and plan tomorrow from that number rather than from wishful thinking.
Can I change the 25/5/15 lengths?
Not on this page; the fixed lengths are the point of the technique. For a single interval of any length, use the custom timer.
Does the timer keep cycling if I leave the tab?
The current phase finishes and the alarm plays even in a background tab. The next phase waits for you to press start, so you won’t lose track of breaks.