A guided meditation
Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.
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8 Minute Timer
Eight minutes provides enough time to settle into a short practice while keeping a firm boundary.
Ready
Keyboard: Space starts or pauses, R resets, F enters fullscreen.
Practical ideas
What can you time in 8 minutes?
An abdominal workout block
Start the timer when the activity begins, then use the visual ring to check progress without reading a clock.
A brief project update
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
Use the sound selector to choose a gentle chime for meditation or a digital alarm for workouts.
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7 MinutesSeven minutes is a useful middle ground for short workouts and practical timed tasks.
9 MinutesNine minutes suits focused activities that need more than a quick sprint but less than a full session.
6 MinutesSix minutes gives a quick routine enough time to feel complete without becoming a major commitment.
10 MinutesTen minutes is easy to plan, easy to repeat, and long enough to make visible progress.
5 MinutesFive minutes is a practical everyday interval for focus, breaks, cooking, movement, and transitions.
11 MinutesEleven minutes creates a slightly unusual boundary that can prevent routines from slipping into autopilot.
Timer help
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the 8 minutes timer?
Press Start to begin the preset 8 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 8 minutes?
8 minutes equal 480 seconds.