Repeating Timer
Loop a countdown automatically with sound, notifications and an optional rest between cycles.
Quick presets
About the Repeating Timer
The Repeating Timer is a simple countdown that automatically restarts when it reaches zero, looping for as many cycles as you need. Set any interval from 10 seconds up to several hours, choose a fixed number of repeats or let it loop forever, and get a sound cue and optional browser notification each time a cycle completes.
Unlike a one-shot countdown, a repeating timer is built for habits and rhythms — drinking water every 20 minutes, stretching every hour, doing a 45-second exercise ten times, or running a cadence bell during meditation. It keeps time accurately in the background, remembers your settings, and resumes correctly if you reload the tab.
How to Use the Repeating Timer
- Pick a Quick preset or open Settings to set your own minutes and seconds.
- Choose Infinite to loop forever, or Fixed count to stop after N cycles.
- Optionally add a label (e.g. "Drink water") that will appear on notifications.
- Set a rest of a few seconds between cycles if you need a pause between repetitions.
- Press Start. The circular ring shows the current cycle's progress, and the counter shows completed cycles.
- Turn on the icon to receive a desktop notification at each cycle, or tap the icon to mute the chime.
- Use Pause to suspend and Reset to return to cycle zero.
Common Use Cases
Hydration & Stretch Reminders
Loop every 20–30 minutes with a label like "Drink water" or "Stand up" to build healthy habits during long computer sessions.
Interval Workouts
Run 45 seconds on, 15 seconds rest, 10 rounds for a quick HIIT session without needing a dedicated workout app.
Study & Writing Sprints
Set 25–50 minute loops with a short rest to maintain a steady cadence of focused work without overthinking scheduling.
Meditation & Breathing Bells
Use a 1–3 minute loop as a gentle interval bell for meditation sittings, yin yoga, or box-breathing practice.
Cooking & Recipe Steps
Stir every 2 minutes, baste every 10, or check the oven every 15 — the repeating timer handles the nagging so you can cook freely.
Public Speaking & Classroom
Teachers and moderators can use fixed repeat counts to keep activities, group rotations, or Q&A rounds on schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortest interval I can set?
The minimum cycle length is 10 seconds. This avoids overlapping alerts and ensures the chime has time to finish playing before the next cycle begins.
How is this different from an interval or Pomodoro timer?
A Pomodoro timer cycles between two phases (focus and break). A repeating timer simply loops the same countdown — with an optional short rest — making it ideal for simple reminders and single-phase intervals.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs or reload?
Yes. The timer saves the target end-time to localStorage, so when you return, it recalculates the remaining time and resumes on the correct cycle.
Why aren't I hearing the chime?
Most browsers block audio until the page has been interacted with. Click anywhere on the page (or press Start), and make sure the sound icon shows the speaker is unmuted and your system volume is up.
How do desktop notifications work?
Tap the bell icon and allow notifications. Your browser will show a native popup with your label each time a cycle completes, even if the tab is in the background. Keep the tab open for reliable delivery.
Can I run more than one repeating timer at a time?
This page runs a single timer so you stay focused on one rhythm. For multiple parallel countdowns, try the Interval Timer tool.
Does setting a large repeat count drain my battery?
No. The timer uses a lightweight 250 ms tick and calculates elapsed time from the absolute end-time, so it remains accurate and efficient for hours of use.