15 Second Timer

This free 15 second timer counts down 15 seconds (15 seconds) and rings an alarm at zero. It is already set — press Start or the space bar and it begins. It keeps time in a background tab, and full screen makes the digits big enough to read across a room.

00:15
Ready

Set the time

Shortcuts Space start / pause R reset F full screen + add a minute Esc stop alarm

15 seconds at a glance

Duration15 seconds
On the clock0:00:15 (h:mm:ss)
In seconds15
In milliseconds15,000
In hours0.0042
Share of a day0.02%
Start now, ends at—

What is a 15 second timer good for?

A 15-second timer suits speed drills and short holds: long enough to do something properly, short enough to repeat many times.

  • Speed drills, agility ladders and reaction games
  • Holding a stretch between sets
  • “Name as many as you can” classroom games
  • Practising a crisp one-line introduction

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How to use the 15 second timer

  1. Press Start

    The timer is already set to 15 seconds. Press Start or Space.

  2. Watch the ring

    The ring empties as time passes, and the tab title counts down with it so you can check from another tab.

  3. Adjust if you need to

    Pause any time, press +1 min to add a minute, or change the time in the panel.

  4. Stop the alarm

    At zero the alarm rings. Press Stop alarm or Esc, or +1 min to snooze.

Other quick timers

One click starts the countdown — every preset rings an alarm, works full screen and keeps time in a background tab.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start a 15 second timer?

Press Start (or the space bar) on this page — the timer is already set to 15 seconds. When it reaches zero the alarm rings until you stop it or the ring time you chose runs out.

How many minutes is 15 seconds?

15 seconds is 0.25 minutes, or 15,000 milliseconds.

Will the 15 second timer ring if I switch tabs?

Yes. The alarm is scheduled ahead on your browser’s audio clock, so background-tab throttling cannot delay it. Turn on notifications in the panel to get a pop-up too. If you reload the page, it keeps counting from where it was.

Can I pause the timer or add more time?

Yes. Pause stops the countdown and Start resumes it. +1 min (or the + key) adds a minute, and after the alarm it starts a one-minute snooze. To set a different length, use the time boxes, the number pad, or one of the other quick timers.

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Last reviewed October 31, 2026