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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.

WorkShort BreakLong Break
25:00Work

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.

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