Free Online Timer & Stopwatch

A timer and stopwatch with no app to install

Whether you need a quick countdown for cooking, a workout interval, a focused work session, or just want to time how long something takes, this tool covers both a countdown timer and a stopwatch in one place — no app store download, no account, and no ads interrupting a simple timer.

How the timer works

1. Set a duration. Type minutes and seconds, or tap a quick preset.
2. Start it. The countdown runs down to zero.
3. Get alerted. A sound plays and the display changes color once time is up.

How the stopwatch works

Switch to the Stopwatch tab to count up instead of down. Start, pause, and resume as needed, and tap "Lap" at any point while it's running to record a split time without interrupting the count — useful for timing multiple stages of an activity, like intervals in a workout or legs of a task.

Common uses

• Timing a Pomodoro-style focused work session (25 minutes is a common default).
• Setting a quick countdown for cooking or baking.
• Timing workout intervals or rest periods between sets.
• Tracking lap times during practice runs or timed drills with the stopwatch.

Nothing about your session is saved

This tool doesn't track or store anything about how you use it — everything resets the moment you refresh or close the page, and no usage history is kept anywhere. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how QuickZeta handles data.

A quick note on the Pomodoro Technique

The 25-minute preset exists specifically for the Pomodoro Technique, a popular time management method built around short, focused work intervals followed by a brief break. The typical pattern is 25 minutes of focused work, a 5-minute break, and after four such cycles, a longer break of 15–30 minutes. The method works well because it turns a large, vague task into a series of short, manageable sprints rather than one long, unbroken stretch of effort.

Frequently asked questions