Free Meditation Timer
Space to start/pause · R to reset · F for fullscreen
A quiet place on the internet — no signup, no ads, no premium tier
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Why a free meditation timer?
Most meditation apps lock a simple timer behind a paywall. They demand your email before you can sit down, bury the start button under upsells, and pepper you with notifications to come back. A meditation timer should be the calmest thing on your phone, not another subscription to manage.
This is a free meditation timer that runs entirely in your browser. Press start and it works — no download, no signup, no account. Your preferred length and bell are remembered locally on your device, never sent to a server. Choose from authentic meditation bell sounds, including a Tibetan singing bowl, a Zen kesu bell, and a temple gong, so the only interruption to your practice is the one you chose.
It is built for everyone who just wants to sit. Daily meditators who need a reliable online meditation timer, beginners who searched for a 5 minute meditation timer and want something that opens instantly, yoga teachers who need a clear classroom timer, and students using it as a focus timer with gentle background music.
How to use the meditation timer
Choose your duration
Pick from 1 to 60 minutes using the preset buttons.
Select a bell
Choose from 6 authentic sounds including Tibetan singing bowl and Zen bell.
Press start
A 3-second warm-up gives you time to settle before the bell sounds.
Frequently asked questions
Is this meditation timer really free?
Yes — completely free, forever. No premium tier, no subscription, no email required. The timer, all bell sounds, breathwork patterns, and session history are all free. We're supported by optional donations and affiliate links to meditation gear.
Do I need to create an account?
No account needed. Your session history, preferred duration, and bell choice are saved privately in your browser using localStorage — they never leave your device.
Will the bells work on my phone?
Yes. The timer works on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and all modern browsers. The screen stays awake during your session using the Wake Lock API so you don't need to touch your device.
What is the best meditation timer duration for beginners?
Most teachers recommend starting with 5 minutes and building gradually. Once 5 minutes feels comfortable, move to 10, then 15. The most important thing is consistency — meditating daily for 5 minutes beats meditating once a week for an hour.
Can I use this as a classroom or yoga studio timer?
Absolutely. Press F for fullscreen mode — the large Cormorant Garamond display is readable from across a room. Many yoga teachers use the interval bell feature to signal transitions between poses.