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60 Minute Timer

One hour is the unit most people plan their day in, which makes it a natural default for deep work, a full gym session, or a quick weeknight roast.

It's also the standard therapy-session length in most countries, which is part of why an hour feels like such a natural "real session" unit culturally.

It's already set to 1:00:00 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 1 hour

A rough sense of scale for a 1 hour block of time:

  • A full hour of deep work
  • A quick roast in the oven, though stews need longer
  • A gym session, warm-up to cool-down
  • An episode of a drama plus recap
  • A full grocery shop, checkout included

Frequently asked

How do I start a 1 hour timer?
Type 1:00 into the timer above, or just use it as-is — it's already set to 1 hour — 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