50 minute timer
Focus
25:00Fifty minutes is a deep work block: enough time to settle into a hard problem and make serious progress before you need a rest. The countdown above is already set to 50 minutes, so one click or a press of the Space bar is all it takes to begin. When the alarm rings, step away for about ten minutes.
Fifty minutes on, ten minutes off
The 50/10 rhythm is a longer take on the Pomodoro Technique: 50 minutes of uninterrupted work, then a 10-minute break. Demanding tasks like writing, programming or analysis often take a while to warm up, and a 50-minute block gives you a long stretch at full speed once you get there.
This page runs a single 50-minute countdown, which is ideal when you want one big session on your own terms. If you would rather have the break and the next session start automatically, use the Pomodoro timer on the home page with its 50/10 preset.
Other ways to use a 50-minute block
- Lecture-length study: many university lectures run about 50 minutes, so the block is a natural fit for rewatching a recorded class or reviewing its notes.
- Structured sessions: the "50-minute hour" familiar from counseling and coaching leaves ten minutes to write notes and reset before the next appointment.
- Instrument practice: warm-up, technique, repertoire and a final run-through fit well in 50 minutes.
- A focused project session: one feature, one chapter, one design mockup.
- Exam practice on a single long question or essay.
Set the stage for deep work
Before starting, decide on one concrete result for the session and close everything unrelated to it. Put the timer in fullscreen or zen mode if you work on paper, or press P to open the floating mini timer if you work in another app, so the countdown stays visible without taking over your screen.
Sound can make a long session feel easier. A lofi radio stream or calm focus music suits coding and design, while a simple rain or white noise layer is less distracting for reading and writing. Mix a few layers in the sound panel until you find a background you can forget about.
How the Pomodoro timer works
Four simple steps. No account, nothing to install: it runs right here in your browser.
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Pick what to work on
Add a task and estimate how many pomodoros it needs. The active task is credited automatically when a session ends.
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Start the timer
Press Start (or the Space bar) and give the task your full attention until the bell rings.
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Take a real break
Step away from the screen for 5 minutes. Stretch, drink some water, rest your eyes.
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Repeat, then rest longer
After four pomodoros, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Your stats and streak update on their own.
Everything you need to focus. Nothing you don't.
A calm, distraction-free timer with the tools serious students and makers actually use.
Pomodoro, Flowtime & countdowns
Classic 25/5, 50/10 or your own durations, a count-up Flowtime mode and simple countdowns, exact even in background tabs.
Ambient sounds & lofi
Layer rain, café or forest sounds, brown noise or 40 Hz binaural beats, and add lofi radio or your own Spotify playlist.
Tasks, projects & templates
A to-do list under the timer: pomodoro estimates, notes, subtasks, projects and reusable templates. See when you'll be done.
Stats, streaks & badges
Daily goal, charts, a year heatmap, time per project, session history with CSV export and 100+ badges to unlock.
Study rooms with friends
Create a room, share the link and focus on one shared timer. See who's working and cheer each other on.
Floating timer
Pop the timer out into an always-on-top mini window while you work in other apps.
Scenes, clocks & themes
Dial, flip clock or kitchen timer. Animated scenes or your own photo, snow or sakura effects, light, dark and any colour.
Keyboard shortcuts
Space to start, R to reset, S to skip, F for fullscreen. Your hands never leave the keyboard.
Private by design
No sign-up, no ads, no tracking of your work. Your tasks and stats stay in your browser, exportable anytime.
Related timers
Each timer below is the same full-featured app, preset for a specific method or duration.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start a 50 minute timer?
This page is already set to 50 minutes: press Start or the Space bar. On any countdown, you can also type 50 in the minutes field to get the same duration.
Is 50 minutes too long to focus?
It depends on the task and on you. Many people handle 50 minutes well for work they enjoy or know well; if your attention fades earlier, start with 25 or 30 minutes and lengthen your blocks gradually.
What should I do after a 50-minute session?
Take a break of about 10 minutes away from the screen: stretch, walk, drink some water. After a few sessions, a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes helps keep your energy up.
Can I track my 50-minute sessions?
Yes. Every completed countdown counts as a focus session in the stats, with a daily goal, streaks, charts and badges.
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