Meditation timer
Set how long you want to sit, add interval bells if you like, and press Start. A short pause lets you settle, a soft bell opens the session and three strikes close it.
Runs in your browser: nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
How to use it
- Enter the length of the sit in minutes.
- Optionally set an interval bell, for example every 5 minutes, or leave it at 0.
- Set the settling-in pause, 10 seconds by default, or 0 to begin at once.
- Press Start. The bell is generated in your browser, so there is no file to load.
What rings and when
- Opening bell at the end of the settling-in pause, when the countdown starts.
- Interval bells every chosen number of minutes after that, never at the very end.
- Closing bell, three strikes, when the time is up.
Worked example
A 20-minute sit with an interval bell every 5 minutes and a 10-second pause: the opening bell rings at 0:10, interval bells at 5:10, 10:10 and 15:10, and the closing bell at 20:10, so the total on the clock is 20 minutes 10 seconds.
Tips
Press Pause if you are interrupted and Resume to continue. The length, interval and pause can be changed only before you start, which keeps the bell times fixed during the sit. This is a timer, not a medical or therapeutic tool.
Frequently asked questions
How does the timer work?
After you press Start there is a short settling-in pause, then a bell rings and the countdown for your sit begins. If you set interval bells, one rings every chosen number of minutes, and three strikes mark the end.
Do I have to keep the screen on?
Keep the tab open. The timer reads the clock rather than counting frames, so it stays accurate in a background tab, but a phone that locks the screen may stop the browser from playing the bells.
Why does the bell sound only after I press Start?
Browsers only allow sound after a tap or click. The timer prepares its audio when you press Start, so the bells can ring later. Turn the device volume up before you begin.
How long should I meditate?
There is no single right length. Many beginners start with 5 to 10 minutes and add time as it feels comfortable. The timer accepts anything from 1 to 180 minutes.
Are my settings saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is stored or uploaded.