Set the minutes and seconds, then click Start; Pause holds the countdown and Reset clears it back to your chosen duration.
Countdown Timer Online
This countdown timer runs entirely in your browser and counts down from any duration you set in minutes and seconds. There is nothing to download, install, or sign up for - enter a time, click Start, and the display begins ticking down immediately.
Set the minutes and seconds fields to the duration you want, then use Start, Pause, and Reset to control the count down. The display updates every second in MM:SS format, and a "Time is up!" message appears the moment it reaches zero.
The countdown is driven by your browser's own clock, not a server, so there is no upload and no account. It does not play a sound or send a notification when it finishes - watch the tab for the on-screen message. The tab also has to stay open: closing it or navigating away stops the countdown, since there is no background process keeping it running.
Use it for things like a cooking timer, a workout interval, a presentation time limit, or a timed exam or quiz section - anywhere you need a simple, no-fuss countdown without installing an app.
Prefer to just watch the current time instead of counting down? The companion digital clock and analog clock both run the same live-display idea, one as a large numeric readout and the other as a classic sweeping clock face. Nothing you do on this page is uploaded or stored; there is no account and no tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Countdown Timer Online do?
Counts down from any duration you set in minutes and seconds, with Start, Pause, and Reset controls, and shows a "Time is up!" message when it reaches zero.
Does it play a sound or send a notification when the time is up?
No - it shows an on-screen "Time is up!" message only. There is no sound or system notification, so keep the tab visible near the end of the countdown.
Does the countdown keep running if I close the tab?
No. The countdown runs only while the tab stays open - there is no background process, so closing the tab or navigating away stops it.
What complementary tools work well alongside countdown timer online?
The digital clock and analog clock both show the current time as a live display, if you need to check the time itself rather than count down to zero.