9 minute timer
A free 9 minute timer that is set the instant you press the 9 key. No swiping through a phone's clock app, no unlocking, and the remaining time stays visible in the tab. Also searched as 9 min timer, timer 9 minutes, 9 minute countdown.
What fits in 9 minutes
- Cooking: dried penne or fusilli to al dente.
- Fitness: a stair climb, up and down at a steady pace, no elevator on the way back.
- Study: proofreading a one-page assignment out loud, slowly.
- Household: folding one load of laundry straight from the dryer, before it wrinkles.
- Kids: a jigsaw race at a party, one puzzle per team, and the ring decides the winner.
Nine is the top of the keyboard shortcuts
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| 1 to 9 | Sets that many minutes while the timer is stopped |
| Space | Start or pause |
| R | Reset to nine minutes |
| F | Fullscreen |
For ten minutes and beyond, click the digits and type the length, or open a preset like the 10 minute timer.
Tip: homework in short blocks works well at this length for younger kids. The homework timer has suggested blocks by age. Need a bit less? Try the 8 minute timer. Counting up instead of down? Use the stopwatch.
Frequently asked questions
Why does 9 feel like the last quick preset?
The number keys 1 to 9 set that many minutes with one press. For 10 minutes and up, click the digits and type the length, or add ?m=12 to the address.
How long does penne take?
Dried penne usually needs 9 to 11 minutes. Nine minutes gives a firm al dente; cook to 11 if you prefer it soft.
Can I make the display bigger for the kids?
Press F or the fullscreen button. The ring and digits fill the screen, which works on a TV or tablet too.
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