Focus Timer

Set a duration, name your task, and work without distractions.

What are you working on? (optional)

Duration (minutes)

01:30:00

About this timer

The focus timer is designed for longer, uninterrupted work sessions. Unlike the Pomodoro timer, there are no automatic breaks — you set a single duration and work through it. The task name shows as a reminder of what you committed to.

Research on deep work (Cal Newport) suggests that extended uninterrupted sessions of 90–120 minutes produce the most cognitively demanding output.

How to use it

Optionally enter what you are working on so it is visible during the session.
Set a duration or click a preset.
Close other tabs, silence your phone, and click Start Session.
Work until the timer beeps.

Common uses

Deep work sessions for writing, coding, or design
Exam study blocks
Creative work requiring sustained concentration
Time-boxing a single task to avoid scope creep
Any work that benefits from a defined end time

FAQ

How is this different from the Pomodoro timer?: The Pomodoro timer enforces structured work/break cycles (typically 25 min work, 5 min break). The focus timer is a single uninterrupted countdown — no automatic breaks. Use Pomodoro for tasks that benefit from rhythm; use Focus for tasks that need sustained flow.
What is a good duration?: Common choices: 25 min (Pomodoro equivalent), 45 min (lecture length), 90 min (natural ultradian rhythm), or 120 min (extended deep work). Start shorter and work up.