Pomodoro Timer
Classic 25/5 focus cycles on autopilot: work, break, repeat — with a long break every fourth round and a chime at every switch.
Start a cycle
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How to use this Pomodoro timer
- Check the lengths. The classic 25 / 5 / 15 is ready — adjust any of them (1–180 minutes) to fit how you work.
- Press Start. The focus phase counts down; the status line shows which round you're in.
- Let it cycle. When a phase ends a chime plays and the next phase begins automatically — short break after each focus, long break after the fourth.
- Skip or reset. Use Skip phase to jump ahead, or Reset to return to focus round 1.
Useful information
The Pomodoro Technique, invented by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, uses a kitchen timer ("pomodoro" is Italian for tomato) to chop intimidating work into short, deliberate sprints. The strict alternation between effort and rest is what makes it work.
The classic rhythm
25 minutes of undistracted focus, a 5-minute break, repeated four times — then a longer break of about 15 minutes. One focus block counts as a single “pomodoro”; the breaks are part of the method, not a reward for ignoring it.
Why the forced breaks matter
Attention drifts long before you notice it. Stopping while you're still sharp keeps the next round fresh, and the scheduled pause gives your brain time to consolidate what you just learned. Skipping breaks consistently is the fastest way to burn a cycle out.
Tuning it to your work
25/5 suits admin, revision and emails. Deep work often needs 50/10 or 90/20 — set the lengths here rather than fighting the defaults. If a round ends mid-thought, Skip phase keeps you moving without breaking the streak.
Note: the timer runs entirely in this tab, so keep it open — the countdown stays accurate even if the browser throttles the background tab.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-boxing method: work with full attention for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four rounds take a longer break of about 15 minutes. Each work block is one “pomodoro”.
Can I change the durations?
Yes. Focus, short break and long break lengths are all editable from 1 to 180 minutes — try 50/10 if 25/5 feels too short for deep work.
What happens when a phase ends?
A chime plays and the timer automatically moves to the next phase — focus to break, break to focus, with a long break after every fourth focus session.
Can I skip a phase?
Yes — the Skip button jumps straight to the next phase, which is handy when a break gets cut short or you're in the flow and don't want to stop.
Is my session data stored?
No. Round counters and timings live only in this browser tab; nothing is saved or uploaded when you refresh or close the page.