Online Timer
A free countdown timer for cooking, workouts, studying, or breaks. Set any duration and get a clear alert when it hits zero.
Tap the time to edit it
Keyboard: Space to start/pause
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Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set a custom timer length?
Yes — use the +/- buttons to adjust the duration in 10-second and 1-minute steps before starting, or pick one of the popular preset durations below.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes, as long as the tab stays open in your browser, the timer keeps counting down in the background and will still alert you when it finishes.