A 20 minute timer you can see
This 20 minute timer starts ready to go: press Start (or the space bar). The colored disc shrinks as time passes, so you and your students or kids can see how much is left without reading numbers.
People use a 20 minute timer for a study session, a nap or a centers rotation. Need a different length? Pick another preset or type your own time on the right.
Why a visual timer works
Numbers like “7:42” ask your brain to do math. A shrinking disc doesn't. You see the red get smaller, and you just know how much is left. That is why visual timers are used by occupational therapists, special education teachers and many adults with ADHD to deal with time blindness, make transitions easier and get started on tasks.
Made to be calm
No ads flashing next to the timer, no harsh buzzer by default. The end sounds are soft and fade in, and calm mode turns off all flashing. Nothing to sign up for, and your settings stay in your own browser.
Tips
- Classroom: open fullscreen on the smartboard and choose dark theme for projectors.
- Working at a computer: press Float to keep a small timer on top of your other windows.
- Kids: turn on “Hide the numbers” so only the picture shows.
- Routines: set a label and copy the link. Bookmark it and the timer opens ready to go.
FAQ
What is a visual timer?
A visual timer shows time as a shrinking colored disc instead of only numbers, so you can see at a glance how much time is left.
Why do visual timers help with ADHD?
Many people with ADHD find it hard to feel how much time has passed. Watching the remaining time shrink makes time concrete, which makes starting, staying on task and switching easier.
Can I use it on a classroom smartboard?
Yes. Press F or Fullscreen for a large, high-contrast display with nothing else on screen.
Will it keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer follows the real clock, so it stays accurate in the background. On phones the screen is kept awake while the timer runs.