Pomodoro Timer
Use the Pomodoro Technique to stay focused with timed work sessions and breaks.
How it works
Each Pomodoro cycle runs four 25-minute focus sessions separated by 5-minute breaks, then a longer 15-minute break before the cycle restarts. The timer runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.
Adjust focus and break lengths in the Customize panel. Your settings and today's session count are saved locally and reset automatically each day. If you refresh the page mid-session, the timer will restore to where you left off.
FAQ
What is a Pomodoro?
A Pomodoro is a single timed work session — traditionally 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break. The term comes from the Italian word for tomato, after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Francesco Cirillo used when developing the technique.
How long is a Pomodoro?
The standard Pomodoro is 25 minutes. After four sessions you take a longer break of 15 minutes. Many people adjust the duration to match their concentration span — 50-minute sessions are common for developers and writers.
Why is it called Pomodoro?
Francesco Cirillo named the technique after a tomato-shaped (pomodoro in Italian) kitchen timer he used as a university student in the late 1980s. The timer itself became the symbol for the method.