30 Minute Timer
A free 30-minute timer for one task. Long enough for a proper piece of deep work, and a natural length for a power nap or a focused study session.
Dwayne Dixon
Dwayne Dixon is the creator of 5minutetimer.co.uk, a platform that provides free online timers to help users improve focus and manage their time more effectively. He is a productivity practitioner with over a decade of personal study and hands-on experience in time management and focus techniques. His work focuses on practical methods to help users overcome procrastination and start tasks more easily, including the simple and effective “5-minute start” approach. Rather than relying on complex theories, Dwayne’s approach is based on real-world testing and everyday use. Through his platform, he aims to make productivity tools accessible for students, professionals, and anyone looking to build better work habits. Dwayne is based in London, United Kingdom, and continues to improve the website based on user feedback and ongoing experience. For more information about his work, please visit the About Us page.
14 Minute Timer: Focus & Task Transition
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12 Minute Timer
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18-Minute Timer
A free 18-minute timer for one task. A little more room than 15 minutes, useful when something needs a bit longer to get into a rhythm before you're done.
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35 Minute Timer
A free 35-minute timer for one task. Longer than a standard Pomodoro block, useful when 25 minutes feels too short but a full hour feels like too much to start.
2 Hour Timer: Deep Work Protocol
Master your cognitive flow by leveraging a dedicated 2 Hour Deep Work protocol, designed to protect your most valuable energy and eliminate distractions for peak problem-solving.
50 Minute Timer
A free 50 minute timer for one task. Longer than a standard Pomodoro block, useful for deep work like writing or problem-solving that takes a while to get into