Pomodoro Timer
Work in focused 25-minute sessions with scheduled breaks.
25:00
Session 1
Settings
Settings take effect on next reset.
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About the Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, breaks work into 25-minute intervals separated by short breaks. After every four work sessions, you take a longer break. The idea is to reduce the impact of interruptions and mental fatigue.
This timer handles the session tracking for you. When a phase ends, the timer beeps and automatically displays the next phase. Just click Start to begin.
How to use it
- Optionally adjust the work, short break, and long break durations in the settings area.
- Click Start to begin the first work session.
- When the timer beeps, take your break. Click Start again to begin the next phase.
- After four work sessions, a long break is automatically scheduled.
- Click Skip Phase to move to the next phase without waiting.
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Common uses
- Studying for exams with structured focus periods
- Writing, coding, or any task that benefits from deep focus
- Preventing burnout by enforcing regular breaks
- Time-boxing tasks that tend to drag on
- Building a consistent work rhythm over a full day
FAQ
- Does the timer work if I switch tabs?
- Yes. The timer uses
Date.now()to track elapsed time, so it continues accurately even when the tab is in the background. The audio alert will play when the phase ends. - Can I change the durations mid-session?
- Setting changes take effect on the next reset. This prevents accidental time changes mid-session.
- What do the dots represent?
- Each dot represents one work session within the current long-break cycle. Filled dots are completed sessions.