25 Second Timer
Free online 25 second countdown timer with alarm
Set a 25 second timer for a rest between heavy sets, a short hold, or a game round. The countdown is large enough to read from across a gym.
Space start/pause · R reset · +− adjust
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Paste this into any page — a class blog, a lesson plan, a meeting agenda — and visitors get a working 25 second timer with no script tag, no account and no tracking. Please keep the credit link.
About the 25 Second Timer
A 25 second countdown with a display large enough to read across a room, keyboard shortcuts, and an alarm at zero. Built for intervals, rest periods and game rounds — no ads, no signup.
TimerHub calculates remaining time from an absolute finish timestamp, so missed browser callbacks do not create drift. Read the timing accuracy methodology and reproducible tests.
Common Uses
- HIIT work interval
- Plank hold
- Rest between sets
- Speed challenge
- Game round countdown
How to Use the 25 Second Timer
- Press Start — or the Space bar — to run the 25 second countdown. Space also pauses and resumes it; R resets it
- Adjust by 10 seconds with the +/- buttons while it runs, toggle Repeat to loop it, and check the finish time shown under the display
- Use the Fullscreen control below the timer for a room-sized countdown (Esc to exit)
- Choose or mute the alarm in the header's sound settings, and pick a background sound — rain, ocean, fireplace or brown noise — that fades out at zero
- Enable notifications to be alerted when your 25 second timer finishes in a background tab, and add
?autostart=1to the link to start the countdown on load
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is 25 seconds?▾
25 seconds is less than a minute. Our free 25-second timer gives you a precise countdown with an alarm at the end.
What can I use a 25 second timer for?▾
A 25 second timer is perfect for hiit work interval, plank hold, rest between sets. Hit Start and the countdown begins instantly.
Does the timer work in the background?▾
Yes, our timer continues running even if you switch to another tab or minimize your browser. Enable notifications to get alerted when it finishes.
Does the alarm sound when the timer finishes?▾
Yes, an alarm plays automatically the instant the 25 second countdown hits zero, with an optional vibration on mobile. Enable notifications for an extra alert in background tabs.
Can I make the timer fullscreen?▾
Yes, use the Fullscreen control below the timer to show a large full-screen countdown that is easy to see across a room or gym. Press Esc to exit fullscreen.
Can I use this 25 second timer on mobile?▾
Yes, our 25 second timer works on all devices including phones and tablets. No app download needed — just open this page in your mobile browser.