Free Online Countdown Timer

Set a custom countdown in hours, minutes, and seconds — alerts you when time is up.

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How to Use the Countdown Timer

1

Set your time

Enter hours, minutes and seconds, or click a quick-set button (1 min, 5 min, 25 min, etc.).

2

Start the countdown

Click Start. The timer counts down and the browser tab shows the remaining time so you can keep an eye on it.

3

Get alerted

When the countdown reaches zero, the display flashes and an alert notifies you — even if the tab is in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum countdown time?

Up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds — plenty for any task, presentation, or event countdown.

Will it alert me when the tab is inactive?

Yes. The timer runs in the background. A browser alert will appear even when you are on another tab.

Can I pause and resume the timer?

Yes. Click Stop to pause and Start again to resume from where it left off.

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