Free Repeating Timer
Loop any countdown automatically. Set custom intervals, pick a sound, and start in one click — perfect for HIIT, Pomodoro, meditation, cooking, and study.
Productivity timers
Fitness & HIIT timers
Wellness & meditation timers
Breathing timers
Quick countdowns
Other timers
What this timer does
RepeatingTimer.com is a free online interval and loop timer. Set any duration in minutes and seconds, choose how many times you want it to repeat, pick a sound, and press start. The timer counts down, plays your sound at zero, and either stops (if you're running it once) or loops to the next round automatically.
The custom timer above handles the most common case — a single duration repeating for a set number of rounds. For protocols with alternating work and rest intervals (HIIT, Tabata, Pomodoro), use one of the preset pages above; each one has its phases pre-configured and tuned to the protocol.
Common uses
- Workouts: Tabata's 20/10 × 8, HIIT 30/30, EMOM, boxing rounds, and circuit training.
- CrossFit and race simulation: AMRAP scoring with tap-to-log rounds and reps, or HYROX race simulation covering all 8 stations in canonical order.
- Productivity: the classic Pomodoro 25/5, the 52/17 long Pomodoro, 90-minute deep work blocks, or 45/15 study sprints.
- Wellness: 10-minute meditation, yoga pose holds, or 30-second stretches.
- Breathing: box breathing 4-4-4-4, 4-7-8 for sleep, coherent 5-5, equal pranayama, or the physiological sigh.
- Cooking and tea: tea steeping, 3-minute eggs, or any kitchen timing.
- Hourly reminders: a 1-hour timer set to loop 8 times for posture, water, or movement breaks through a workday.
- Classroom and teaching: a classroom timer projects clearly on a smart board.
Why use a web timer instead of an app?
For most people, a web timer is faster and less hassle. There's nothing to install, nothing to update, and nothing tracking you. The page loads in well under a second on any device, the timer works offline once it's loaded, and you can bookmark the exact preset you use most. If you switch devices, your preset is one URL away — no account, no sync, no friction.
Browser, device, and accessibility notes
The timer works in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on phones, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. The timer keeps accurate time even in background tabs, and the screen wake-lock prevents your phone from sleeping during a session on supported browsers. Dark mode is built in (top-right toggle) and follows your system preference by default. If you spot an accessibility issue, please flag it on the about page.
About this site
RepeatingTimer.com is a small independent project, built and run by one person. It exists because the existing online timer suite is either ad-cluttered, app-store-funneled, or missing the specific intervals people actually use. The site has 30+ preset timers covering workouts, productivity, wellness, and common durations — plus a fully custom timer above. More on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
What is a repeating timer?
A repeating timer (sometimes called a loop timer or interval timer) counts down a duration, signals you when it ends, then automatically restarts — either repeating the same duration or moving through a sequence of work and rest intervals. It's the right tool whenever you need a recurring alarm rather than a single countdown.
How is a repeating timer different from a regular timer?
A regular timer counts down once and stops. A repeating timer keeps going, looping through your set duration (or alternating between work and rest periods) for as many rounds as you want. Use repeating timers for HIIT workouts, Pomodoro sessions, hourly reminders, meditation, and anything else where the same interval needs to happen multiple times.
Is this timer free?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no installation, no premium tier. The site is supported by light, non-intrusive ads — and the timer itself is always above any ads.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer uses real-time tracking, so it stays accurate whether the tab is in the foreground or background. The alarm will play when the timer ends, even if you've switched to another tab.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The timer works in any modern browser on any phone, tablet, or computer. There's nothing to install — just bookmark the page you use most.
Can I embed the timer on my own website?
Yes — head to the embed builder to generate an iframe code snippet for any of the preset timers. Free for any non-commercial or commercial use.