Pomodoro timer
25 minutes of focus, 5 of rest — the cycle advances itself, with a clear chime between phases.
🍅 Focus
How the Pomodoro Technique works
The Pomodoro Technique (Francesco Cirillo, late 1980s) splits work into focused 25-minute sessions separated by 5-minute breaks; after four sessions you take a longer break of 15–30 minutes. One session, one task — if a distraction pops up, note it down and stay on the tomato.
This timer runs the whole cycle for you: it advances automatically with a clear chime, shows the remaining time in the tab title, keeps your durations (52/17 and 45/15 work too — adjust below, it’s saved), survives a page reload and goes fullscreen for a shared screen.
Frequently asked questions
Why exactly 25 minutes?
25/5 is the classic rhythm from Francesco Cirillo’s original method — long enough for real focus, short enough to stay fresh. It’s not sacred: many prefer 52/17 or 45/15, and you can set any durations below; they’re saved for next time.
Does the cycle continue by itself?
Yes. When a phase ends, a chime plays and the next phase starts automatically — focus, short break, and a long break after four sessions. You can pause or skip a phase at any time.
What happens if I reload the page?
A running Pomodoro survives a reload: phase, remaining time and your session count are restored, so an accidental refresh doesn’t cost you the tomato.