Free online countdown timer. Set a target date and time to see the remaining days, hours, minutes and seconds, updating every second — for exams, events, birthdays and holidays.
Count down to an exam, event, birthday or holiday — updates live every second.
The Pomodoro method (25 minutes focus, 5 minutes break) works because a fixed deadline changes behaviour — it turns vague 'I'll do some work' into a concrete sprint. Interval workouts, cooking, exam practice and flash-sale reminders all rely on a timer that rings to mind the clock for you.
Checking the time itself breaks focus. A countdown gives a clear endpoint and an alarm, so you don't keep glancing at the clock — your attention stays on the task while the timer keeps time, with less pressure than staring at it.
This tool runs in your browser — no app to download, on phone or computer. A good online timer keeps counting even if you switch tabs and alerts at zero (the browser may need one click on the page first to allow sound). For critical moments, set a backup alarm on your phone.
Yes, you can set the hour and minute as well as the date; the countdown is precise to the second.
It switches to show the time elapsed since the target instead.
No, it's a pure web tool — open it and go; closing the page stops it.