Free Online Countdown Timer
Set a countdown to any time or date. Perfect for events, deadlines, presentation...Set a countdown to any time or date. Perfect for events, deadlines, presentations, and more. Quick presets and custom durations with audio alarm.
Quick Start
Custom Duration
Countdown to Date
Timer Features
Why Use Free Online Countdown Timer?
Quick Presets
Start a countdown in one click with presets for 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours.
Date Countdown
Set a countdown to any future date and time - perfect for events, birthdays, and deadlines.
Audio Alert
Hear an alarm sound when the countdown reaches zero so you never miss a deadline.
No Sign-Up Required
Use the timer instantly with no account creation. All processing happens in your browser.
Works on All Devices
Fully responsive design that works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
Background Running
Timer continues counting even if you switch tabs, so you can multitask freely.
Common Uses for Countdown Timer
Presentations
Keep your talk on track with a visible countdown timer.
Exams & Tests
Set time limits for practice tests and quizzes.
Event Countdowns
Count down to birthdays, holidays, or product launches.
Pomodoro Timer
Use 25-minute sessions for focused productivity.
How It Works
Choose a Duration or Date
Use a quick preset, enter custom minutes, or set a specific target date and time for your countdown.
Start the Countdown
Click Start and watch the timer count down in real-time with days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
Get Notified
When the countdown reaches zero, you will hear an audio alert and see a visual notification.
Tips & Best Practices
Pomodoro Technique
Use 25-minute countdowns for focused work sessions, followed by 5-minute break timers for maximum productivity.
Meeting Management
Set a countdown for your meetings to keep everyone on track and ensure you end on time.
Browser Audio
Make sure your browser allows audio playback so you can hear the alarm when the timer finishes.