4 Minute Timer
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4min
Presets
Custom duration
This 4 minute timer counts down from timestamps on your device clock, so it stays exact while you switch tabs, lock your phone or keep working elsewhere. Press Start and the large display counts down to zero with a progress bar showing how much is left.
Useful for warm-up sets, short focus sprints and timed reading passages. Pause freezes the remaining time, Reset returns to the full 4 minute, and the +1 minute button extends a running countdown without starting over.
How to use the 4 minute timer
Start
Press Start. The 4 minute countdown begins immediately from the full duration.
Pause and resume
Press Pause to freeze the remaining time, then Start again to continue from the same point.
Reset or extend
Reset returns to the full duration. The +1 minute button adds time to a running countdown.
4 Minute Timer features
Background-accurate
Remaining time comes from timestamps, so throttled tabs and locked screens cannot make it lose seconds.
Pause, resume and reset
Full transport controls with a progress bar and a clear finished state.
Works on any device
Touch-friendly controls and a display that scales from phones to projectors.
What a 4 minute timer is good for
Focus and study
A 4 minute block is long enough for real progress and short enough to stay sharp.
Cooking and exercise
Time warm-up sets without watching the clock.
Breaks and timeboxes
Keep meetings, breaks and routines inside a visible 4 minute window.
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4 Minute Timer questions
How do I set a 4-minute timer?
Open this page and press Start — the timer is already set to 4-minute. You can pause, resume, add a minute or reset without losing the preset duration.
What can I use a 4-minute timer for?
A 4-minute timer is useful for warm-up sets, short focus sprints and timed reading passages. The progress bar and status line show how much time is left at a glance.
Can I pause the 4-minute timer?
Yes. Press Pause to freeze the remaining time and Start to continue from exactly where you stopped.
Can I restart the 4-minute timer?
Yes — press Reset to return to the full 4-minute duration, then Start again. Restarting works while running or paused.
Does the 4-minute timer make a sound?
When the countdown reaches zero the page shows a clear "time is up" state. Keep the tab open and your volume on so you notice the finish immediately.
Can I use the 4-minute timer on my phone?
Yes. This timer works on iPhone and Android in any modern browser, with touch-friendly controls and a display that adapts to small screens.
Can I use this timer without downloading an app?
Yes — the 4-minute timer runs entirely in your browser with nothing to install, and it keeps working offline after your first visit.
Is the 4-minute timer free?
Yes, it is completely free with no account and no limits. You can run it as many times as you like.