Study Timer — Free Pomodoro Focus Timer
Study in focused 25-minute blocks with 5-minute breaks — the Pomodoro technique. Press start, study until the bell, take the short break, repeat. The timer counts your completed sessions so you can see your real study time grow.
FOCUS TIME
25:00
Last updated: August 2026
How does the Pomodoro technique work?
Study in short, fully-focused sprints with real breaks:
- 25 minutes focus — one task, phone away, no switching.
- 5 minutes break — stand up, water, stretch. Not social media.
- After 4 sessions, take a longer 15–30 minute break.
Why it works: your brain sustains real attention for about 25 minutes; the finish-line makes starting easier, and counted sessions show your true study time (most students overestimate by half).
Suggested session plans
| Goal | Plan | Real focus time |
|---|---|---|
| School day revision | 4 sessions (25/5) | 100 minutes |
| Exam week | 8 sessions with a long break mid-way | 200 minutes |
| MDCAT/entry-test prep | 10–12 sessions across the day | 250–300 minutes |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I study without a break?
About 25 minutes of true focus, then a 5-minute break — most people's attention drops sharply after that, and short breaks reset it.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes — and the remaining time shows in the browser tab title so you can see it from anywhere.
Can I change the focus and break lengths?
Yes — set any focus length (up to 120 minutes) and break length before starting. 50/10 is a popular alternative for deep work.
How many Pomodoro sessions per day is good?
8 completed sessions is a genuinely strong study day — that is 200 minutes of real focus, more than most students achieve.