How to use 1 Hour Timer
- The timer opens at 1:00:00. Press Start as the exam paper turns over or the dish goes into the oven.
- Show it full screen for a practice exam, so everyone watches the same clock.
- Need to stop for a moment? Press Pause, then Resume, and the hour stays accurate.
- When the hour is up the alarm rings; press Stop sound, or +1 min for a final check.
Why use 1 Hour Timer
Exam timer
Time practice papers in the real exam conditions, on a big screen or at your desk.
Deep work
Block out an hour for one important task, with the time left always in the tab title.
Cooking
Roasts, stews and bread often take about an hour; the alarm rings even while you use other tabs.
Pick your alarm
Choose a bell, beep or chime for the 1 hour timer and press Test to check the volume before you start.
About this tool
An hour is the length of many exams and practice papers, a long meeting, a roast in the oven or a block of deep work without email. A 60 minute timer on the screen makes the time visible, so you can pace yourself instead of checking the clock.
This one hour timer is ready as soon as the page opens. It keeps exact time from the moment it will end, even in a background tab, and rings with the sound you choose. For longer times type any hours, up to 99, or use the alarm clock to ring at a set time of day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this as an exam timer?
Yes. Press Full screen on a projector or TV so the class sees the time left, and Start when the exam begins.
Can I set 2 hours or 90 minutes?
Yes. Tap 2 hours under Quick times, or type 1 in Hours and 30 in Minutes for 90 minutes.
Will it still ring on time after an hour in the background?
Yes. The alarm is scheduled when you press Start. Keep the tab open, the computer awake and the volume up.
Can I pause the 1 hour timer?
Yes. Press Pause to stop the countdown and Start to carry on from where it stopped. Reset puts it back to one hour.
Does the 1 hour timer work on my phone?
Yes. Open the page in any phone browser and press Start. Keep the page open and the sound on, and the alarm rings when the hour is up.