5 Minute Timer
Five minutes is enough to finish a small task or take a real break, and short enough that it's easy to commit to. The timer below is set to five minutes and lets you know when the time is up.
05:00
Good uses for five minutes
- A short break between focused work sessions: stand up, stretch, refill your water.
- A tidy-up sprint: clear a desk, a counter, or one drawer before the chime.
- A warm-up before exercise, or a short cool-down stretch afterward.
- Steeping tea. Brewing times vary by tea, so check the package for the time it suggests.
Tips
Use it to get started
If a task feels hard to begin, commit to just five minutes. Once the timer ends you can stop, or carry on with a longer session.
Pair it with a longer timer
Five minutes works well as the break after a 25 minute focus session. See the 25 minute timer for that routine.
Other timer lengths
Need a different length? Pick another preset, or use the custom timer to set any number of minutes and seconds.