Pick and Tick

20 minute timer

Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Like 5m, 90s, or 1:30

How to use the 20 minute timer

  1. The timer opens at twenty minutes. Press Start, or the space bar.
  2. Press F to fill the screen with the digits.
  3. The tab title shows the time left, so you can check it from another tab.
  4. At zero the alarm sounds. Press Restart to go again, or R to reset.

What a 20 minute timer is good for

  • Workshop activities

    Twenty minutes gives small groups time to try something and report back. Large digits on the projector keep every table on schedule.

  • Naps

    A twenty-minute nap is a popular length for a short rest in the afternoon. Turn the volume up before you lie down.

  • Focused homework

    Work for twenty minutes with the phone away, then take a short break. Children often find a visible end time makes starting easier.

Questions

Why just digits on this page?

Over twenty minutes the exact time left matters more than a shape, and digits fill the screen best in full screen. Choose a pie or bar under the timer if you'd like one; this page remembers your choice.

Can I see the time left while I work in another tab?

Yes. While the timer runs, the tab title shows the time left, like "12:30". It changes to "Time's up!" at zero.

How do I run a workshop activity that overruns?

Tick "Count up after zero". After the alarm, the digits count up with a plus sign, so you can see how long you're running over.

How do I split homework into twenty-minute blocks?

Work until the alarm, take a short break, then press Restart for the next twenty minutes. Press Pause if you need to stop in the middle, and Resume to carry on.