Vclock · Free Pomodoro Timer
0 focus sessions finished today
Settings
Keep this tab open. The timer keeps the right time if you switch tabs or refresh the page, and your settings are saved in your browser.
About the Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. He used a tomato shaped kitchen timer, and pomodoro is the Italian word for tomato. The idea is simple: work in short, focused blocks and take a break after each one.
How to use it
- Choose one task and press Start. A focus session is 25 minutes by default.
- Work on that task only. When the sound plays, take a short break of 5 minutes.
- After four focus sessions, take a longer break of 15 minutes, then begin again.
Make it fit you
You can change every length in the settings, for example 50 minutes of focus and a 10 minute break for deep work. Turn off automatic start if you want to decide when the next phase begins.
For a single countdown, use the 25 minute timer, the 5 minute timer or the online timer. To see how long you worked, try the stopwatch.
Questions
How long is a Pomodoro?+
A classic Pomodoro is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5 minute break. After four of them you take a longer break, usually 15 to 30 minutes. All of these can be changed here.
Does the timer keep going if I switch tabs or refresh?+
Yes. The end time is saved in your browser, so it stays correct when you switch tabs or refresh. Keep the tab open so the sound can play when a phase ends.
Is there a sound when time is up?+
Yes. A loud alert plays at the end of every focus session and every break. Tap Test sound once to allow audio in your browser.
What counts as a finished session?+
A focus session counts when its 25 minutes (or your own length) run out. The counter for today is saved in your browser and starts again each day.
Can I skip a break?+
Yes. Press the skip button to move straight to the next phase. Skipped sessions are not added to your daily count.