NanoTimer
App Store

4 minute timer

A free 4-minute timer you start right in your browser. It counts down from 4:00 and signals when time is up. Great for a Tabata block, which is exactly eight rounds of twenty seconds on and ten off.

04:00
RingBar
Presets

Take it with you in the app

This tool runs in your browser. Want it on your phone, with voice cues, background timing and a real alarm? Open the same tool in NanoTimer.

Open on your phoneOpens NanoTimer on your iPhone and starts right away.
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How it works

  1. The timer is already set to 4 minute.
  2. Tap Start. The ring or bar tracks the time.
  3. At zero a signal sounds, plus a notification if you allow one.
  4. Want a different time? Pick a preset or set your own minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 4 minute timer work if I switch tabs?
Yes, timing is anchored to a real moment and stays correct. Keep the tab open so the sound can play.
Can I change the time?
Yes. Pick one of the presets or type your own minutes; the timer then counts down from that time.
What do I use a 4 minute timer for?
For example a Tabata block, which is exactly eight rounds of twenty seconds on and ten off. For a timer that keeps running on your phone with voice cues, open NanoTimer with the button above.

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