5 Minute Timer
Five minutes, ready to start. The most-used classroom timer.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Private: stays in your browser
- Updated November 2026
About this 5 minute timer
Five minutes is the most useful block of time in a classroom, and this 5 minute timer is ready the moment the page opens. Press Start or the space bar, and the countdown fills the screen in digits everyone can read.
It's long enough for a focused task and short enough that students can see the finish line. The ring empties as the minutes pass and turns red in the last stretch, so you can stop giving time reminders and let the clock do it.
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What fits in five minutes
Do now
A five-minute warm-up on the board while you take attendance.
Exit ticket
Five minutes at the end of class to answer one or two questions.
Read and respond
Read a short passage and jot one question about it.
Calm corner
A set time for a student to reset before rejoining the group.
Mini whiteboard round
Five problems, one minute each, show your boards on the bell.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the 5 minute timer?
Press Start or the space bar. Press F for fullscreen and R to reset to 5:00.
Will the timer keep going if I change tabs?
Yes. It's based on the real clock, so it stays accurate in the background and still plays the end sound.
Can I hide the sound?
Yes. Turn on Mute for silent work, and the red ring still shows when time is almost up.