5 Minute Timer
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5 Minute Timer

A free, instant 5 minute countdown timer. No signup, no ads — just click start. Works fullscreen for presentations and as an OBS browser source overlay for streams.

What is a 5 minute timer used for?

  • Pomodoro short breaks — the standard 5-minute rest between focus sessions
  • Classroom transitions and timed activities
  • Presentation Q&A and speaker timers
  • Cooking and kitchen timers
  • HIIT and workout rest periods

How to use this timer

  1. 1
    Start the countdown

    The timer is pre-set to 5 minute timer. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.

  2. 2
    Customise (optional)

    Click the settings icon to change font, colour, background, and size. All settings are encoded in the URL — bookmark it to reuse your exact setup.

  3. 3
    Go fullscreen or add to OBS

    Press F for fullscreen — ideal for classrooms and presentations. For streaming, enable transparent background and paste the URL into OBS as a browser source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 5 minute timer used for?

Five minute timers are commonly used for Pomodoro technique short breaks, quick cooking tasks, presentation countdowns, classroom transitions, and HIIT workout rest periods.

Can I use this as a Pomodoro break timer?

Yes — the standard Pomodoro short break is 5 minutes. Click start and the timer counts down automatically, playing a chime when done. For automatic focus/break cycling, try the dedicated Pomodoro timer.

Does this timer work as an OBS overlay?

Yes. EasyTimer works as an OBS browser source overlay. Enable transparent background in settings and paste the URL into your OBS browser source. Supports Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.

Can I fullscreen this timer for presentations?

Yes. Press F or click the fullscreen icon to expand the timer to fill your entire screen. Great for projectors and smartboards.

Will this timer play a sound when it ends?

Yes, an end chime plays by default. You can disable it in the settings panel.

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