Pomodoro Timer
Focused 25-minute work sessions with scheduled breaks. Boost your productivity with the proven Pomodoro Technique.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses a timer to break work into focused intervals:
- Choose a task to work on
- Set the timer for 25 minutes
- Work on the task until the timer rings
- Take a 5-minute break
- Every 4 pomodoros, take a 15-30 minute long break
Frequently Asked Questions
Cirillo chose 25 minutes because it's long enough for meaningful work but short enough to maintain sharp focus throughout. Research shows human attention spans peak around 20-30 minutes of concentrated effort.
Absolutely. Use the settings panel above to change work sessions to 50 minutes with 10-minute breaks for deep work, or 15 minutes with 3-minute breaks for administrative tasks. Find what works for you.
Stand up and move, get water, do light stretches, or look out a window. Avoid screens and social media during short breaks — the goal is mental rest, not switching to another stimulus.
Yes. When a session ends, you'll hear a short beep generated by the Web Audio API. No external files required. Make sure your device volume is turned up.