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50 Minute Timer

Press start — it keeps counting even if you switch tabs, and chimes when time’s up. Tap the ring to pause.

Embed this timer on your website, blog or LMS — free

Copy the code below and paste it into any web page, Google Site or learning platform. Add &theme=light or &theme=dark to the link to change the colours.

50 Minute Timer — Free Online Countdown

Need a 50 minute timer? Press start above for a free fifty-minute countdown with an alarm. It keeps accurate time when the tab is in the background, needs no app or sign-up, and can go full screen.

The 50/10 Rhythm

Fifty minutes of focused work followed by a ten-minute break is one of the most popular alternatives to the classic 25/5 Pomodoro. The longer block gives you time to sink into harder work — writing, coding, problem sets — and the hourly rhythm is easy to plan a day around. Our guide to 25/5 vs 50/10 helps you choose.

  1. Pick one task and decide what "done" looks like for this block.
  2. Start the timer and put your phone out of reach.
  3. When it rings, really stop — stand up, move, get water — then start the next block with the 10 minute timer for your break.

Other Uses for 50 Minutes

  • Lectures and lessons — many university classes and school periods run around 50 minutes.
  • Exam sections — practise a section of a longer paper under time pressure.
  • Workouts — a full gym session with warm-up and cool-down.

Fifty Minutes Without a Screen

Our flip-to-start pomodoro timer cube has a 50-minute face — turn it over and start working, with no phone needed.

50 Minute Timer Video

Prefer a video? Play this 50-minute countdown on YouTube, or try the 50 minute timer with pink noise if you like background sound while you work.

50 Minute Timer – Calm Countdown with Gentle Alarm — video preview

Opens the YouTube player only when you press play. More free timer videos on our YouTube channel.

50 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.

Is 50/10 better than 25/5?

Neither is better for everyone. 25/5 suits tasks that are hard to start or need frequent resets; 50/10 suits deep work that takes a while to get into. Try both for a week and keep what works.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no app and no ads.