Countdown Timer

Free online countdown timer

Create smart countdowns & stopwatches with presets, alarms, multi-timezone labels and shareable links. Perfect for study sprints, launches, live events, and more.

⏱ Countdown + Stopwatch
πŸ”— Shareable URLs
🌍 Multi-timezone labels
πŸ”” Alarm + Flashing finish

⚑ Create a new timer

Name it, set the duration, choose the mode, and click Start & Add. You can run multiple timers at once and duplicate any card.

Mode

Enter up to 7 days in seconds, minutes, or hours.

Presets Click to auto-fill duration
🌍 Multi-timezone tip: set label + timezone
πŸ”” Alarm: audio + flash at 00:00

πŸ“‹ Active timers

You can run multiple timers at once. Duplicate any timer, pause/resume, reset, or copy a shareable link with its setup.

  • β€œShare” copies a URL with this timer’s label, mode & duration baked in.
  • Timers rely on your device clock for accuracy.
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No timers yet. Create your first countdown or stopwatch on the left β€” then duplicate it for different timezones, presets, or tasks.

How this countdown timer works

Choose countdown or stopwatch mode, add an optional label, and start. Countdown mode subtracts time from your chosen duration; stopwatch mode measures elapsed time. Timers run in your browser and use your device clock.

Worked examples

  • Focus sprint: choose 25 minutes, label it β€œWriting,” then select Start & Add.
  • Quick reminder: enter 90 seconds and start a countdown.
  • Task tracking: choose Stopwatch to measure how long a task takes.

Frequently asked questions

Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. The timer compares against your device clock, so it remains accurate when you return to the tab.

Can I run more than one timer?

Yes. Create multiple countdowns or stopwatches and control each one separately.

How do shared timer links work?

A shared link stores the timer label, mode, duration, and timezone in the URL. It does not upload your timer data.

Why might the alarm be silent?

Your browser or device may block sound until you interact with the page or may be muted.

Related tools and guides

Continue with another time or planning utility.

Read supporting InstantTools guides