15 Minute Timer

Set a free 15 minute timer online. A versatile countdown for power naps, workouts, focused work blocks, and classroom activities. Press start and stay on track.

Fifteen minutes is one of the most popular timer lengths. It's long enough to complete a real task and short enough to stay focused the whole time. The timer runs in your browser and alerts you with an alarm when it's done.

How Do I Use the 15 Minute Timer?

1. Click Start to begin the countdown from 15:00.
2. The progress ring gives you a visual sense of time remaining.
3. Pause or reset whenever you need to.
4. The alarm sounds at zero.

Keyboard shortcuts: Space to start or pause, R to reset. Use fullscreen mode for a big, clean display.

What Can I Do With a 15 Minute Timer?

Fifteen minutes is one of the most flexible durations out there:

• Power nap. A 15-minute nap recharges your brain without the grogginess of longer sleep. Set the timer, close your eyes, and wake up refreshed.
• Focused email processing. Open your inbox, work through messages for 15 minutes, then close it. This prevents email from eating your whole day.
• Quick workout. Fifteen minutes of bodyweight exercises or a short run can burn over 100 calories and boost your energy for hours.
• Homework block. For students, breaking study time into 15-minute chunks makes big assignments feel manageable.
• Kitchen cleanup. Set the timer and clean the kitchen. Dishes, counters, and stove. Fifteen minutes is usually enough to get it done.
• Creative warm-up. Sketch, write, or play music for 15 minutes before starting your main project. It primes your brain for creative work.

How Does 15 Minutes Fit Into the Pomodoro Method?

The standard Pomodoro Technique uses 25-minute work sessions with 5-minute breaks. After four rounds, you take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.

This 15 minute timer is perfect for that long break. It gives you enough time to stand up, walk around, grab a snack, or just rest your mind before the next cycle.

Some people also use 15-minute blocks as their main work interval. If 25 minutes feels too long, 15 is a solid starting point. You can always increase it later.

Check out the Pomodoro timer for an all-in-one work/break timer that handles the cycles for you.

Is 15 Minutes Enough for a Real Workout?

Absolutely. Studies show that 15 minutes of moderate to high intensity exercise provides real health benefits. You can burn calories, build strength, and improve your mood.

Here's a sample 15-minute routine:

• 3 min: Jumping jacks and high knees (warm-up)
• 4 min: Push-ups, squats, lunges (strength)
• 4 min: Burpees, mountain climbers (cardio)
• 2 min: Plank hold (core)
• 2 min: Cool-down stretch

No equipment needed. This timer keeps you honest about the time.

Does the Alarm Work If I'm on Another Tab?

Yes. The timer counts down in the background. The alarm plays even when you're on a different tab, and the browser tab title shows the remaining time so you can check it without switching.

More Timers and Tools

Need a different length? Try the 10 minute timer, 20 minute timer, or 30 minute timer. Use the Pomodoro timer for work/break cycles, or track your workout with the stopwatch.

Start your 15 minute timer and make every minute count.