Pomodoro Timer
Free Pomodoro timer. Use the Pomodoro Technique to stay focused with 25-minute work sessions and 5-minute breaks. Customizable intervals, session tracking, and audio notifications.
Session
1
Completed
0
Until Long Break
4
What Is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into focused intervals (traditionally 25 minutes), separated by short breaks. After four work sessions, you take a longer break to recharge.
How Does This Timer Work?
Set your preferred work and break durations, then press Start. The timer counts down with a visual progress ring. When a session ends, an audio alert plays and the timer automatically advances to the next phase: work, short break, or long break.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 25 minutes?
Research suggests that 25 minutes is long enough to make meaningful progress on a task, yet short enough to maintain focus. However, you can customize the intervals to suit your workflow.
How many Pomodoros should I do in a day?
Most practitioners aim for 8 to 12 Pomodoros per day. The key is consistency and taking breaks seriously to prevent mental fatigue.