1 Minute Timer
Press start — it keeps counting even if you switch tabs, and chimes when time’s up. Tap the ring to pause.
1 Minute Timer — Free Online Countdown
Need a 1 minute timer? Press start above for a 60 second countdown with an alarm at the end. It's free, needs no app or sign-up, and keeps accurate time even if you switch tabs. Use +1 min to extend it, or go full screen so a whole room can see.
What You Can Do in 60 Seconds
- Plank and exercise holds — a minute-long plank or wall sit is a classic fitness benchmark.
- Speech and pitch practice — rehearse a one-minute introduction or elevator pitch until it lands comfortably inside the time.
- Party and classroom games — "minute to win it" challenges, quick quizzes and fast-finger rounds.
- A breathing reset — a minute of slow breathing between meetings or before an exam. Our free breathing exercise guides the rhythm for you.
- The one-minute rule — author Gretchen Rubin's habit tip: if a task takes less than a minute, do it now instead of putting it off.
Need a Bit Longer?
Step up to the 2 minute, 3 minute or 5 minute timer using the buttons under the clock.
A Timer You Can Flip
For games and workouts, a physical flip timer is faster than any screen — flip it and the countdown starts.
1 Minute Timer — FAQ
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is based on the clock, not the tab, so it stays accurate in the background and the alarm is scheduled to sound on time. The time left also shows in the browser tab title.
Can I turn the alarm sound off?
Yes — press Sound on to switch it to Sound off. The ring and the tab title still show when time is up.
Is it free?
Completely free, with no sign-up, no app and no ads.