40 Second Timer - Free Online Countdown Timer

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40 Second Timer

Customize Your Timer Experience

Ring Settings:

Outer Ring Color:

Inner Ring Color:

Progress Ring Color:

Progress Shadow Color:

Time Display Settings:

Time Display Color:

Time Display Size (px):

Time Display Shadow Color:

Background Customization

Choose Your Background

Timer Features

⏱️ Adjustable Duration

Set any duration from seconds to hours. Perfect for quick sprints or longer focus sessions.

🎨 Full Customization

Personalize colors, backgrounds, and text size to match your preferences and environment.

🔔 Sound Alerts

Get notified with pleasant sound alerts when your timer completes.

📊 Visual Progress

Track time remaining with an animated progress ring for easy visualization.

📱 Fullscreen Mode

Expand to fullscreen for distraction-free timing on any device.

📈 Session Tracking

Keep count of completed sessions to monitor your productivity.

How to Use the 40 Second Timer

1. Set Your Duration: The timer defaults to 40 seconds, but you can adjust it to any time you need using the Duration input field.
2. Customize Appearance: Choose your preferred colors for the timer rings, text, and background to create your ideal visual experience.
3. Start the Timer: Click the START button to begin your countdown. The progress ring will animate as time passes.
4. Pause if Needed: Click PAUSE to temporarily stop the timer, then START again to resume.
5. Reset Anytime: Use the reset button to return the timer to its original duration.
6. Go Fullscreen: Click the fullscreen button for an immersive, distraction-free timing experience.

Perfect For

🏋️ Workout Intervals

Time your exercise sets, rest periods, HIIT workouts, and circuit training sessions.

🧘 Meditation & Breathing

Practice timed meditation sessions, breathing exercises, and mindfulness routines.

📚 Study Sessions

Use the Pomodoro technique or create custom study intervals with timed breaks.

🍳 Cooking & Baking

Time your recipes, tea steeping, egg boiling, and cooking preparations.

💼 Productivity

Time-box tasks, limit social media breaks, and boost focus with timed work sessions.

🎮 Game Challenges

Set time limits for games, challenges, turn-based activities, and timed competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the timer duration?

Yes! Simply enter your desired time in the Duration field using the format HH:MM:SS or MM:SS.

Does the timer work offline?

Once the page is loaded, the timer functionality works in your browser. However, background images and custom fonts require an internet connection.

Will the timer continue if I switch tabs?

Yes, the timer continues running in the background even if you switch tabs or minimize your browser.

Can I use this timer on my phone?

Absolutely! The timer is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

How do I turn off the sound?

The sound only plays when the timer completes. To disable it, simply mute your device or browser tab.