20 Minute Timer – Visual Countdown with Alarm
20:00
Ready
Your screen may turn off — keep it awake.
Keys: Space start/pause, R reset, + / − one minute, F focus. Shortcuts work when the timer is focused.
Twenty minutes is the reading time many schools ask for each evening, and a comfortable length for meditation or a longer nap. It is also a good reminder interval for the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Start the timer, settle in, and a rising tone marks the end.
Ways to use this timer
- Nightly 20-minute reading for school reading logs
- Meditation or quiet rest time
- Reminders to rest your eyes with the 20-20-20 rule
Questions
What is the 20-20-20 rule?
Every 20 minutes of screen time, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Run this timer, then use the 20 second timer for the eye break.
Can I make the alarm quieter?
Yes. Use the volume control on the timer card, or pick a softer sound such as the chime.
Pin this tab to keep your timer one click away.