Set timer for 5 minutes
Your latest online timers
When you set and start a timer, its settings (message, sound) for that duration are saved automatically. Your saved timers appear here. Click one to activate it with one click.
About the 5 minutes countdown timer
This page is preset to 5 minutes. Use it as a free countdown timer directly in your browser. {startTimerCta} A 5 minute timer is useful for short breaks, quick tasks, workouts, or simple countdowns. When the countdown reaches zero, the alarm will sound. Use the Label and Sound rows on the widget to change the alarm sound and message; keep the page open until the timer rings. Use the toolbar to zoom or fullscreen.
How to set a timer for 5 minutes
This page is pre-set to 5 minutes. Start the countdown with one click.
- Confirm the duration is 5 minutes (or change it if needed).
- Optionally use the Label and Sound rows on the widget to add a message and choose a ringtone.
- Click "Start timer" to begin the countdown. The widget shows the remaining time.
- Keep the browser tab open until the timer reaches zero and the alarm rings. You can pause, resume, or reset the timer.
- Use the toolbar (top right) to zoom in or out or switch to fullscreen.
This page works well if you want to set a timer for 5 minutes or need a short timer with alarm. Use it for cooking, Pomodoro, work breaks, study sessions, exercise, or everyday routines. Alarm settings are saved for future use.
Need to set an alarm? Use the main Online Alarm Clock. Need a different countdown? Try the main Online Timer. Want to measure elapsed time? Use the Online Stopwatch. Need to count clicks or events? Try the Online Counter. Want to check the current time? See the Online Clock.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I set a timer for 5 minutes?
This page is already set for 5 minutes. Use the Label and Sound rows on the widget to choose a sound and message if you like, then click "Start timer" to begin. Keep the tab open; when time is up, the alarm will sound.
- Will the timer work if I close the tab? Why didn't it go off?
The countdown only runs while the page is open. Keep the tab active so it can ring when it reaches zero. Closing the tab or device sleep will stop it. Test before use and check volume; on mobile, keep the page in the foreground.
- Can I use a different sound or message for my 5 minutes timer?
Yes. Use the Label and Sound rows on the widget to add a message and choose a ringtone. Settings are saved when you start the timer.
- Are my timer settings saved? Can I bookmark a timer?
Yes. Sound and message are saved per duration. Last-used timers appear in "Saved timers". Each timer page has its own URL—bookmark it and your settings load with one click. For multiple timers, open different durations in separate tabs.