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30 Minute Timer

Thirty minutes is the standard TV-episode slot (ads included), and it's also a realistic length for a real gym warm-up plus one full exercise circuit.

Meal-prep routines built around a single half-hour block are common precisely because it matches how long most stovetop dishes actually take.

It's already set to 30:00 below — press Space or Start to begin. Reloading mid-countdown resumes it rather than resetting, since it tracks a fixed end time stored on your device, not a server.

What fits in 30 minutes

A rough sense of scale for a 30 minutes block of time:

  • Watching a TV episode with ads
  • A solid gym warm-up plus one exercise circuit
  • Meal-prepping a single dish
  • A commute on foot across a small town
  • A full grocery run for a short list

Frequently asked

How do I start a 30 minutes timer?
Type 30 into the timer above, or just use it as-is — it's already set to 30 minutes — then press Space or the Start button.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes — it keeps counting in the background and still chimes when it finishes, even if this tab isn't focused.
Does it need an internet connection?
No, once this page has loaded the timer works fully offline.

Other timer lengths

Full timer