Pomodoro timer
Work in focused sessions with short breaks in between. Start with the classic 25/5, or 50/10 for longer deep-work blocks.
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How to use the Pomodoro Technique
- Pick one task. Write it in "Working on".
- Start the timer and work on only that task until it rings.
- Take the short break. Stand up, look away from the screen.
- After four focus sessions, take a long break.
Francesco Cirillo describes the method in his book The Pomodoro Technique. The key rule is that a session is indivisible: if something interrupts you, note it down and deal with it at the break.
Pomodoro inside a time-blocked day
Put a deep-work block on your day planner, then run Pomodoro sessions inside it. A 2-hour block fits four classic cycles. If you notice you always stop mid-thought at 25 minutes, switch to 50/10. For the difference between working in fixed sessions and hard task limits, see timeboxing vs time blocking.
Questions people ask
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s: work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break, and after four work sessions take a longer 15–30 minute break. It is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student.
Is 25 minutes the right length?
It is the classic length, not a rule. Many people doing deep work prefer 50 minutes on and 10 off. Use the presets or set your own; the timer remembers your choice on this device.
How does Pomodoro fit with time blocking?
Time blocking decides what you work on and when; Pomodoro keeps you working inside the block. A 2-hour deep-work block holds four 25/5 cycles or two 50/10 cycles.
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. It counts against the real clock, so it stays accurate in a background tab, and it plays a short sound and shows a notification (if you allow notifications) when a session ends.