17 Minute Timer
This free 17 minute timer is ready to go — the countdown is already set to 17 minutes. Just press Start and watch it tick down. When it reaches zero a built-in alarm sound plays. No download, no signup; works on desktop and mobile.
What is this timer good for?
- A focused study or work sprint before a break
- A power nap (short enough to avoid grogginess)
- A home-workout circuit with timed sets
- Oven or air-fryer cooking steps
- A guided meditation or yoga sequence
How to use it
- The timer opens preset to 17 minutes.
- Adjust the hours, minutes or seconds for a different length.
- Press Start and the big display counts down.
- An alarm sounds at 00:00:00 — press Reset to run it again.
How long is 17 minutes?
17 minutes converts to 1,020 seconds, or about 28% of an hour. That is roughly 1.2% of a 24-hour day. Half of 17 minutes is 8 minutes 30 seconds, and two rounds back to back add up to 34 minutes.
Things that take about 17 minutes
- Do a 17-minute home workout video from warm-up to cooldown.
- Play a 17-minute podcast episode or language lesson while you cook or commute.
- Do housework in 17-minute bursts — fold laundry, vacuum one floor or clear one shelf.
- Bake or roast — many sheet-pan dinners and traybakes need roughly 17 minutes in the oven.
FAQ
Will it ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer calibrates against your system clock, so it stays accurate even in a background tab. Just don't close the tab.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser with no download, signup or plugin.
Can I change the duration?
Yes. Type any hours, minutes and seconds into the fields, or pick a related timer above.
Is it free?
Yes, it is completely free to use.
How many seconds are in 17 minutes?
17 minutes equals exactly 1,020 seconds (17 × 60).
What fraction of an hour is 17 minutes?
17 minutes is about 28% of an hour (17/60).
Can I pause the 17-minute timer halfway through?
Yes. Press Pause at any point and Start to continue; the remaining part of the 17 minutes is kept to the second.