Free Online Tool

Pomodoro Timer

Stay focused and productive with the Pomodoro Technique. Work in 25-minute intervals with short breaks to maintain peak concentration throughout your day.

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How to Use the Pomodoro Timer

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Choose Your Task

Select a single task to focus on. Write it down or keep it in mind.

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Start the Timer

Click Start and work on your task until the timer rings. Avoid all distractions.

3

Take a Break

When the timer ends, take a 5-minute break. Step away from your work.

4

Repeat & Rest

After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break to recharge.

Benefits of the Pomodoro Technique

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Beat Procrastination

Starting a 25-minute session feels manageable. Once you begin, momentum builds naturally.

F

Deep Focus

Time-boxed work sessions train your brain to focus intensely for defined periods.

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Prevent Burnout

Regular breaks prevent mental fatigue and keep you energized throughout the day.

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Track Progress

Counting pomodoros gives you a concrete measure of productive time and effort.

Pomodoro Timer FAQ

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a "pomodoro," the Italian word for tomato.
Research shows that 25 minutes is long enough to make meaningful progress on a task, but short enough to maintain intense focus without mental fatigue. However, you can customize this based on your personal work style—some prefer 50-minute sessions, others prefer 15 minutes.
Short breaks between pomodoros should be 5 minutes. After completing 4 pomodoros (about 2 hours of work), take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. This pattern helps prevent burnout while maintaining productivity.
Step away from your work completely. Stretch, walk around, get water, do light exercises, or rest your eyes. Avoid checking email or social media as these can extend your break and reduce its restorative benefits.
Traditional Pomodoro Technique says no—if you are interrupted, you should restart the pomodoro. However, our timer allows pausing for practical flexibility. The key is to minimize interruptions and protect your focus time.
Use the remaining time for review, improvement, or planning. You can also start on the next task. Some practitioners recommend "overlearning"—reviewing what you just completed to reinforce learning.
Most people can sustainably complete 8-12 pomodoros (4-6 hours of focused work) per day. Quality matters more than quantity. Track your completed pomodoros to understand your personal capacity.
Yes, this Pomodoro timer runs entirely in your browser. No internet connection is required after the page loads. Your session count is saved locally and persists between visits.
Absolutely! The Pomodoro Technique is extremely popular among students. The structured intervals help maintain focus during study sessions, and regular breaks improve retention and prevent burnout.
Yes, you will hear an audio notification when each work session and break ends. Make sure your browser allows sound from this site for the notifications to work.