50 minute timer
Tap Start for a 50 minute countdown with a chime at the end.
What 50 minutes are good for
Fifty minutes is the work half of the 50/10 rule: fifty minutes on, ten minutes off, so each block fits neatly into one clock hour.
- The work block in the 50/10 rule
- A therapy-hour length session
- Long-form writing
- Exam-length practice
Working in cycles? The Pomodoro timer alternates focus blocks and breaks for you and tracks your tasks.
Questions
How do I set a 50 minute timer?
Press Start on this page. The 50 minute countdown begins straight away and chimes when it reaches zero. No settings needed.
Will it work if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer stores the exact end time and reads the clock, so it is correct whenever you look. Browsers slow hidden tabs down, so the countdown in the tab title may update only about once a minute while you are elsewhere. The chime is scheduled on the audio clock and normally plays on time on desktop; a locked phone may hold it until you return.
Does the timer keep going if I close the page?
If you reopen this page before it ends, the countdown picks up where it should be, because the end time is saved in your browser. It cannot chime while the page is closed.
What is a 50 minute timer good for?
Fifty minutes is the work half of the 50/10 rule: fifty minutes on, ten minutes off, so each block fits neatly into one clock hour.
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