1 Minute Timer
A timer preset to 1 min. Hit Start and the countdown begins — with an alarm at the end.
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Free — no install, no sign-up
How to use
- Hit Start — 1 min is already set.
- Go Fullscreen for a huge display; the tab title counts down too.
- The alarm rings at zero; hit 'Stop alarm' to silence it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I tweak the duration?+
Sure — edit the minute and second fields before starting; 1 min is just pre-filled. Other presets are linked below.
Is the alarm accurate for something as short as a minute?+
Yes. The timer derives the remaining time from a fixed end moment, so backgrounding the tab introduces no drift. The shorter the timer, the more it pays to leave it to the alarm instead of glancing at the screen.
Is it accurate in a background tab?+
Yes. The countdown is anchored to the wall-clock end time rather than accumulated ticks, so browser tab throttling never makes it drift.
How does fullscreen work?+
Hit the Fullscreen button and the countdown fills the whole screen — perfect for classroom TVs and projectors, presentation practice and exam timing. Press ESC to exit.
I don't hear the alarm.+
Browsers only allow sound after you've interacted with the page. Pressing Start enables it automatically, so if you started the timer normally the alarm will ring. Also check your device volume and mute switch.
What if my screen turns off?+
While running, the page requests a screen Wake Lock. Support varies by device and browser, so for critical timers keep the screen on.
Is it really free?+
Yes. No sign-up, no install, no usage limits. The site is ad-supported.
Guide
When a 1 min timer helps
1 min is the unit of small, reliable habits: brushing teeth (dentists say 2 minutes), planks and squats, a quick tidy-up game with kids, or practicing a one-minute speech.
For short durations, trust the alarm instead of glancing at a clock — press start and give the task your full attention.
What is one minute actually good for?
One minute exists to remove the barrier to starting. A one-minute plank, a minute of squats, a minute of breathing with your eyes shut — durations short enough that the answer is always 'fine, I'll do that' — which is why habit advice keeps returning to them.
It also helps you keep a promise to a child: put a visible countdown on screen and 'one more minute' stops turning into five. It suits speaking practice too, where an introduction or an opening line has to land inside sixty seconds.
Why it stays accurate
Naive web timers subtract one second per tick and drift by minutes in background tabs. This one fixes the end time the moment you press Start and always displays the difference from the actual clock — leave the tab alone as long as you like, it won't drift.