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20 Minute Countdown Timer

A precise, distraction-free 20-minute countdown timer for productivity, power naps, or cooking. Features visual progress, custom alarms, and background accuracy.

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About

This 20 Minute Countdown Timer is designed to help you leverage the power of short, focused intervals. Whether you are utilizing the Pomodoro technique adaptation, taking a scientifically optimal power nap, or managing a strict presentation slot, this tool provides millisecond-precision timing without the drift associated with standard mechanical timers.

Unlike basic JavaScript timers that rely on unreliable interval loops, this engine uses Delta Timing logic. It calculates the Target End Time relative to the system clock. This means even if your browser lags or the tab goes into the background, the timer remains perfectly synchronized with real time. When t reaches 0, a synthesized acoustic alert triggers to notify you immediately.

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Formulas

Time Remaining = Ttarget - now()
Progress = tcurrentttotal × 2πr
Where Ttarget is the Unix timestamp of completion, and r is the radius of the SVG progress ring.

Reference Data

Interval TypeDurationBest Use CasePhysiological Benefit
Standard Focus20 MinDeep Work / CodingOptimizes cognitive load before fatigue sets in.
Power Nap20 MinRest & RecoveryPrevents entering SWS (Deep Sleep), avoiding sleep inertia.
Pomodoro25 MinStudy SessionsStandard productivity cycle with 5 min breaks.
HIIT Cycle20 MinHigh Intensity CardioTargeted metabolic boost window.
Presentation20 MinTED-style TalksForces concise communication (The 18-minute rule).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This tool uses "Delta Timing" based on your system clock. Even if the browser throttles the visual animation in the background to save battery, the internal logic calculates the exact time elapsed when you return or when the alarm needs to trigger.
20 minutes is a "Sweet Spot" in chronobiology. For naps, it provides Stage 2 sleep (alertness) without entering Stage 3 (grogginess). For work, it aligns with the ultradian rhythm dip, allowing for high-intensity focus before attention wavers.
No. Once loaded, the timer runs entirely client-side using your browser's Web Audio API and timing engine. It does not send data to any server.
Yes. Use the settings panel (gear icon) to adjust the volume or mute the alarm entirely. Your preference is saved automatically for your next visit.