What is the Pomodoro Technique?

A time management method using 25-minute focused work intervals separated by 5-minute breaks, with a longer break every 4 sessions.

Can I customize the durations?

Yes — focus, short break and long break lengths are all adjustable.

Pomodoro Timer & Countdown — Focus Timer Online

Pomodoro Timer & Countdown

Classic Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute breaks, and a long break every 4 sessions. Durations are fully customizable and the timer keeps running in the tab title.

Durations (minutes)

Focus session:

Short break:

Long break (every 4th):

Sound alert
Auto-start next phase

Timer

FOCUS SESSION 1

25:00

Completed today: 0 pomodoros

How the Pomodoro Technique Works

Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused 25-minute intervals separated by short breaks. The fixed interval creates urgency, and the mandatory break prevents fatigue from accumulating.

After four pomodoros you take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. Many people adjust the intervals — 50/10 is a popular variant for deep work. The key is the rhythm, not the exact numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why 25 minutes?

A: It is long enough to make progress but short enough that starting feels easy. The technique matters more than the exact duration — customize it above.

Q: Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

A: Yes — it uses timestamps rather than tick counting, so the countdown stays accurate in background tabs, and the remaining time shows in the tab title.

Q: Does it work offline?

A: Yes, once the page is loaded the timer is fully client-side.