Pomodoro Timer
25 minutes of focus, a short break, and a longer break every four sessions. All lengths are adjustable.
Focus sessions completed today: 0
Settings
Your settings and today's count are saved only on this device.
Everything runs in your browser. Settings stay in your browser's local storage and are never sent to a server.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. He used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer (pomodoro is Italian for tomato) to work in short, focused intervals. In the classic version you work for 25 minutes on one task, take a 5 minute break, and after four focus sessions take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes. In Cirillo's description a pomodoro is not split: if you are interrupted, the usual advice is to note it and start the interval again.
How to use this Pomodoro timer
- Choose one task and press Start. The timer counts down 25 minutes of focus.
- When the alarm sounds, take the short break. By default the next phase starts by itself; turn that off in Settings if you prefer to start each phase yourself.
- After four focus sessions the timer switches to a long break (15 minutes by default), then the cycle begins again.
- You can switch phases manually with the Focus, Short break and Long break buttons while the timer is not running.
Typical settings
| Style | Focus | Short break | Long break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Pomodoro | 25 min | 5 min | 15 to 30 min after 4 sessions |
| Longer focus blocks | 50 min | 10 min | 20 to 30 min |
| Short sprints | 15 min | 3 min | 10 min |
The numbers are starting points, not rules. Change them in Settings to fit your task and your attention. There is no single interval that works best for everyone, and research on the technique is limited, so treat it as a practical routine that helps you start and take breaks rather than a proven formula.
Tips for better focus sessions
- Write the one thing you will do before you press Start.
- Keep a notepad nearby and jot down distractions to deal with later.
- Use breaks to stand up, stretch, drink water or look away from the screen, rather than checking more screens.
- The tab title shows the phase and the time left, so you can see it from other tabs.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pomodoro?
The classic Pomodoro is 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5 minute break. After four Pomodoros you take a longer break, usually 15 to 30 minutes. You can change every length in Settings.
Does the timer start the next session automatically?
By default yes. Turn off "Start the next phase automatically" in Settings if you want to press Start for each phase.
Will it keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. Time is calculated from the clock, so it stays accurate in the background, and the tab title shows the phase and time left. Keep the tab open and the screen on, because a locked phone may pause the page.
Where is my daily count saved?
In your browser's local storage on this device only. It resets each day, and you can clear it with "Reset today's count".
Why did the break not start with sound?
Browsers allow sound only after you interact with the page. Press Start yourself at least once, and check that Sound is on and your device volume is up.
Is this tool affiliated with the Pomodoro Technique brand?
No. This is an independent timer. The Pomodoro Technique is a method created by Francesco Cirillo, and this page only provides a countdown that follows its basic pattern.