Study settings
Choose the session length and quiet study cues.
Study Timer
Run a large, quiet study countdown with presets, focus mode, optional sound, milestones, and fullscreen mode.
How this study timer works
Study Timer keeps the active study block first: the countdown, ready state, running state, and completion state are the main event. Below the display you can choose presets, set a custom duration, toggle sound, use focus mode, show milestones, reveal the expected end time, enter fullscreen, and use keyboard shortcuts.
It is useful for homework, reading, flashcard review, timed problem sets, writing drafts, exam-prep practice, or review windows where a visible stop point helps you plan the session. It helps structure time, but it does not make academic-performance claims.
Study examples and settings
- Use a 20 or 25 minute preset for a short reading block or a flashcard pass.
- Use a 45 or 60 minute preset for a longer homework block, then take a separate break if needed.
- Turn on end-time visibility when you want to know the expected finish time before starting.
- Use milestone labels when you want visible checkpoints during a longer session; use focus mode when the countdown alone is enough.
Study Timer vs Study Stopwatch
Study Timer counts down from a planned duration and provides a clear stopping point, milestones, and an estimated finish time. The Study Stopwatch counts upward for an open-ended session when you do not know the duration in advance.
For one intentional work block without study-specific milestones, use the Focus Session Timer. For repeated work and break cycles, use the Pomodoro Timer. For a standalone rest between sessions, use the Break Timer.
Limits to keep in mind
This page runs in your browser and depends on the device staying awake, the tab remaining available, and your audio settings if sound is enabled. For proctored or formal timing, follow the rules for your class, school, or test environment.