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.