Free online countdown

60 Minute Timer

Sixty minutes provides a clear one-hour boundary for substantial tasks and scheduled activities.

Ready

Keyboard: Space starts or pauses, R resets, F enters fullscreen.

Set a custom timer

Choose any duration from one second to 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

Time is up

60 Minutes complete

The countdown reached zero.

Practical ideas

What can you time in 60 minutes?

A full work or study session

Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.

A long exam section

Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.

A cooking or household task

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

Add a midpoint checkpoint to long sessions so you can adjust without watching the clock continuously.

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Timer help

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the 60 minutes timer?

Press Start to begin the preset 60 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 60 minutes?

60 minutes equal 3,600 seconds.