5 Minute Meditation Timer
Five minutes, just for you. Take a break between meetings, before your next task, or whenever you have a little room to pause.
Space to pause Esc to end
Session settings Bell, intervals & background sound
Mobile audio keeps playing with your screen locked. Choose your sounds and press Begin first.
A five-minute pause between tasks
You do not need to clear your schedule to sit for five minutes. Use this short timer between meetings, after a study session, or before picking up your next task. It starts at 5:00; choose a bell or silence, then press Begin. This is a silent practice timer with optional sounds, not a narrated meditation.
A simple 5-minute meditation you can follow
Read these steps before starting so you can leave the screen alone during your session. Sit in a chair with your feet supported, or choose another comfortable position. Keep your eyes open or closed.
- Minute 1: Arrive. Notice the chair beneath you and the contact of your feet with the floor. Let your breathing stay natural.
- Minutes 2–4: Notice your breath. Choose one place to pay attention: the air at your nose or the movement of your chest. When your attention wanders, return to the next breath without starting over.
- Minute 5: Finish gently. Notice the room around you. When the timer ends, take a moment before returning to your next task.
Settings for a short session
For a simple work break, try the bowl bell with no interval chimes and no background sound. If you prefer occasional reminders, select a one-minute interval. A five-minute interval is not useful inside a five-minute session; the ending bell already marks the finish. Keep the volume comfortable, especially if you are wearing headphones.
Questions about the 5-minute timer
Can I use it if I am new to meditation?
Yes. You can spend the five minutes noticing your breathing without trying to empty your mind. There is no score to reach. Pause or end the session whenever you need to.
Will it begin playing automatically?
No. The page opens with five minutes ready, but you choose when to press Begin. Optional sounds play after you start.
Can I repeat the five-minute session?
Yes. Start again when you are ready, or use the 10-minute timer for one longer session. Neither option requires an account.
Does the bell work with my phone locked?
Yes. Mobile audio keeps playing with your screen locked. Choose your sounds, press Begin, then lock your phone. Keep the timer tab open. Read the mobile playback instructions.