Countdown Timer

Drift-free online countdown timer with presets, custom durations, and sound alert.

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Quick Presets
Note: This timer uses system timestamp reconciliation to prevent interval drift when tab is inactive. Keep tab active for audible notifications.

How to Use Countdown Timer

  1. Choose a quick preset or type a custom minute and second duration.
  2. Click Start to begin countdown. Calculations use wall-clock timestamps to eliminate interval drift.
  3. Audio chime plays automatically upon reaching zero.