Set timer for 6 seconds
Set a timer for 6 seconds in your browser — no app or download needed.
Works on desktop and mobile.
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 6 second timer
This 6 second timer works on phones, tablets, and computers. Open the page and press Start timer. Press "Start timer" and the countdown begins. Use a 6 seconds timer for short countdowns, drills, or quick tasks. When the countdown reaches zero, the alarm sounds. Use Label and Sound on the widget to change the alarm sound and message. Keep the page open until the timer rings.
How to set a timer for 6 seconds
This page is preset to 6 seconds. Start the countdown:
- Confirm the duration is 6 seconds (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 timer runs in your browser with no app or account. Use it for quick countdowns, reaction drills, short exercises, or fast checks. Alarm settings are saved for future use.
Need a different countdown? Use the main Online Timer. Need to set an alarm? Use the Online Alarm Clock. 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.
Related time tools
Need to wake up at a specific time? Use the Online Alarm Clock. Track elapsed time with the Online Stopwatch. Count items with the Online Counter. Check the time with the Online Clock.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I set a timer for 6 seconds with sound?
This page is preset to 6 seconds. Use Label and Sound on the widget to pick a sound and message, then click "Start timer". Keep the tab open — the alarm sounds when time is up.
- Will the timer work if I close the tab? Why didn't it go off?
The countdown only runs while the page is open. Closing the tab or putting the device to sleep stops the timer. Keep the page visible and check your volume. On mobile, keep the page in the foreground.
- Can I use a different sound or message for my 6 second timer?
Yes. Use Label and Sound on the widget to add a message and pick a ringtone. Settings save when you start the timer.
- Are my timer settings saved? Can I bookmark a timer?
Sound and message save per duration. Last-used timers appear in "Saved timers". Each timer page has its own URL — bookmark it and settings load with one click. Open different durations in separate tabs for multiple timers.