A shorter Pomodoro-style focus block
Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.
Free online countdown
20 Minute Timer
Twenty minutes is a versatile block for concentration, exercise, recovery, and scheduled routines.
Ready
Keyboard: Space starts or pauses, R resets, F enters fullscreen.
Practical ideas
What can you time in 20 minutes?
A power rest without a long nap
Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.
A strength or mobility session
Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.
A useful way to run this timer
Pair this with a five-minute break timer for a simple repeating focus cycle.
Choose another duration
Related online timers
19 MinutesNineteen minutes offers nearly a full twenty-minute block with a naturally firm stopping point.
21 MinutesTwenty-one minutes divides naturally into three seven-minute stages for structured sessions.
18 MinutesEighteen minutes can be divided into three six-minute sections or six three-minute rounds.
22 MinutesTwenty-two minutes leaves enough room for sustained attention while remaining easy to fit into a schedule.
17 MinutesSeventeen minutes is long enough to develop an idea while retaining the urgency of a short timer.
23 MinutesTwenty-three minutes creates a focused interval close to a classic Pomodoro without copying it exactly.
Timer help
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the 20 minutes timer?
Press Start to begin the preset 20 minutes countdown. You can pause, reset, change the duration, enter fullscreen, or share the page.
Will the timer stay accurate in a background tab?
The timer calculates from a fixed end time instead of trusting delayed browser intervals. Keep the tab open and your device awake if you need to hear the alarm.
How many seconds are in 20 minutes?
20 minutes equal 1,200 seconds.