Visual TimerMany people with ADHD experience "time blindness": minutes feel the same whether five or fifty have passed. A visual timer makes time visible, so it is easier to start a task, stay on it, and stop when it’s time to switch.
This page starts with the numbers hidden, so the shrinking circle is the only thing to watch. Use short blocks — 10 or 15 minutes — and take a break when the chime plays.
Ideas for using it
- Starting homework or chores
- Focus sprints with breaks
- Warnings before transitions
- Keeping meetings and calls on time
How to use the timer
- Tap a time (or type your own, like 7, 2:30 or 1h 15m) and press Start.
- Press Full screen to show it on a projector, smartboard or TV.
- When the time is up, a chime plays and the timer shows Time’s up!. Press Start to go again.
Timers by length
More timers
Countdowns
Frequently asked questions
Why do visual timers help with ADHD?
They turn an abstract amount of time into something you can see, which many occupational therapists and teachers recommend for time blindness and transitions. They are a support tool, not a treatment.
What time length should I start with?
Short and achievable: 10–15 minutes of work, then a short break. Increase the time as it gets easier.