What a meditation timer is good for
Each suggestion opens in a space with a matching scene and alarm.
How to use the meditation timer
- Press StartThe 10 minute countdown begins at once. The Space bar starts and pauses it too; R resets it.
- Adjust as you goUse − and + to change it by 1 minute, or click the digits and type any time, like 12:30, 1h30 or until 5:30pm.
- Hear the alarmA gentle chime rings at zero, and keeps ringing until you press Stop. Pick a louder alarm, or none, under More.
- Make it yoursPick a scene and sound, press Fullscreen for a room-sized Clear view (Esc to exit), turn on notifications for a background tab, or add
?autostart=1to the link to start on load.
Shortcuts
SpaceStart / pauseRReset+Add time (− removes it)FFullscreen
Single-key shortcuts can be switched off under More.
Meditation timer at a glance
| Accuracy | Counts to an absolute finish time, so it stays exact in a background tab and after the device sleeps. How the timing is tested |
|---|---|
| Alarm | Gentle chime that rings until you press Stop, with the whole screen flooding sunrise-warm. Chime, bell, beep, a shorter ring or a silent glow under More. |
| Display | Large digits that never jitter, a progress horizon, and a fullscreen Clear view (or Daylight, for bright rooms) readable across a room. |
| Sound | Optional rain, ocean, fireplace, café, night, brown or white noise and a focus pad — made in your browser, faded out at zero. |
| Memory | A running or paused countdown survives a reload or a browser restart, saved on this device only. |
| Price | Free. No ads, no signup, nothing to install — and it works offline once visited. |
Other ways to time with a meditation timer
The same countdown as a picture, a soundscape, a projector view or a video.
About the meditation timer
This free online meditation timer starts at 10 minutes with a gentle alarm. Mute sounds for fully silent sitting, or set a shorter breathing timer for a quick reset between tasks.
Free online meditation timer for breathing, mindfulness, quiet sitting, and short reset breaks. Start a calm 10 minute timer with a gentle alarm — or mute it for silent practice.
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.
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Meditation timer FAQ
How long should I meditate as a beginner?
Start with 3 to 10 minutes. A short meditation timer you actually finish is better than a long session you avoid.
Can I use the timer without a loud alarm?
Yes. Use the sound control in the header to mute alarms if you want a silent visual timer.
Does this meditation timer work on mobile?
Yes. It works in mobile browsers, so you can use it on a phone or tablet without installing an app.