Study timer
A free Pomodoro timer, countdown, and stopwatch for focused study sessions.
Focus
25:00
0 focus sessions done
A timer for studying
Setting a timer turns “I should study” into a small, finishable task. Pick one thing to work on, start the clock, and don’t switch until it rings. Short, timed sessions make it easier to start — and breaks you’ve planned are easier to take without guilt.
How to run a Pomodoro study session
- Write down the one task for this session.
- Put your phone out of reach and press START.
- Work until the focus timer ends — if you remember something, note it and keep going.
- Take the break away from your desk.
- After four sessions, take a longer break.
Pick the right mode
- Pomodoro
- Focus and break sessions that cycle automatically. Set your own focus, short break, and long break lengths.
- Countdown
- One timed block — practice exams, homework sprints, a quiz in class, or a countdown before a stream.
- Stopwatch
- Counts up so you can see how long you really studied or worked on a task.
Can’t decide what to study first? Spin the study subjects wheel or make your own on the spinner wheel.
Study timer questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo: work on one task for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four focus sessions take a longer 15–30 minute break. The timer runs this cycle for you and lets you change every length.
How long should I study before taking a break?
There’s no single right answer. 25 minutes is a good starting point if you get distracted easily; many students move to 45 or 50-minute sessions with 10-minute breaks once focus comes more easily. Try a few lengths and keep the one where you finish sessions without checking your phone.
Does the timer keep running in another tab?
Yes. The timer is based on the clock, not on counting ticks, so it stays accurate when you switch tabs or your screen sleeps. The time left also shows in the browser tab title.
Can it alert me when time is up?
Yes. A short chime plays at the end of each session by default. Turn on notifications in Settings to also get a browser notification — useful when the tab is in the background.
Is there a countdown for exams or a stopwatch?
Yes. Countdown lets you pick a preset from 5 to 90 minutes or type any length up to 10 hours, which works for timed practice exams. Stopwatch counts up to track how long you actually studied.
Can I link to a timer with a set length?
Yes. Add ?minutes= to the address, for example spinnpick.com/timer?minutes=45 opens a 45-minute countdown.