Tasks 'n Timers
Pomodoro timer
25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of break, a 15-minute break after the fourth. It moves through the cycle by itself.
Space starts and pausesKeep this tab open to hear the chime
How the Pomodoro Technique works
Francesco Cirillo developed the technique as a university student in the late 1980s, with a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. That's where the name comes from: pomodoro is Italian for tomato.
The method is simple. Pick one task. Work for 25 minutes. Take a short break. After four rounds, take a longer one. This timer uses a 15-minute long break, the short end of the range people usually give.
How this timer runs the cycle
Press Start once. The timer chimes at each change and moves on by itself: focus, break, focus, break, then a long break after the fourth focus block. The dots show where you are, and it carries on into the next round until you stop it.
Want the guide to using it well? Read the Pomodoro Technique for studying.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to press anything between phases?
No. Press Start once and the timer moves through every focus block and break by itself.
How do I stop it?
Press Pause to hold it, or Reset to go back to the start.
What should I do if I'm interrupted?
Press Pause if it's quick. If it's going to take a while, press Reset and start a fresh block when you get back.