Free 20 Minute Timer Online
Need a 20 minute timer? You're in the right place. Our free 20 minute countdown timer starts instantly with one click. Perfect for power naps, focused work sessions, quick workouts, or any activity that needs precise 20-minute timing.
What Can You Do in 20 Minutes?
Twenty minutes is an ideal duration for many productive activities:
- Power nap - Sleep experts recommend 20 minutes as the ideal nap length to feel refreshed without grogginess
- Focused work session - A shorter alternative to Pomodoro for quick tasks
- HIIT workout - A complete high-intensity interval training session
- Yoga practice - Perfect for a quick morning or lunch break yoga session
- Meditation session - Deep enough for meaningful practice, short enough to fit any schedule
- Cooking tasks - Roasting vegetables, baking cookies, or simmering sauces
- Reading break - Set a goal to read for 20 focused minutes
The Science of the 20-Minute Power Nap
Research shows that a 20-minute nap is the sweet spot for refreshment. This duration keeps you in the lighter stages of sleep (stages 1 and 2), making it easier to wake up feeling alert rather than groggy. Sleeping longer risks entering deep sleep, which can cause sleep inertia - that disoriented feeling when you wake up. Check out our dedicated sleep timer for more nap presets and sleep cycle options.
20 Minutes in Seconds
20 minutes equals exactly 1,200 seconds. Our timer displays your countdown in minutes and seconds (20:00 → 19:59 → ... → 0:00), with both digital and analog displays showing your progress visually.
Perfect for Quick Workouts
A 20-minute workout can be incredibly effective. Many HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) protocols use 20 minutes as the standard duration. You can burn significant calories and improve cardiovascular fitness in just 20 minutes of focused exercise. Try our specialized workout timer for interval presets.