4 Minute Timer
This free 4 minute timer is ready to go — the countdown is already set to 4 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?
- Steeping green, black or herbal tea correctly
- A round of stretching or a mobility flow
- A speed-cleaning or tidy-up burst
- Boiling an egg or a quick stovetop task
- A short meditation or box-breathing session
How to use it
- The timer opens preset to 4 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 4 minutes?
4 minutes works out to 240 seconds, or exactly 1/15 of an hour. That is roughly 0.3% of a 24-hour day. Half of 4 minutes is 2 minutes, and two rounds back to back add up to 8 minutes.
Four minutes is one full Tabata: eight rounds of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest.
Things that take about 4 minutes
- Race the clock on a 4-minute tidy-up: one room, one job, no phone until the alarm rings.
- Give children a 4-minute countdown before switching activities — a visible timer makes transitions calmer.
- Warm up for 4 minutes before a run, and cool down for the same when you finish.
- Finish a workout with a 4-minute plank-and-crunch core burnout.
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 4 minutes?
4 minutes equals exactly 240 seconds (4 × 60).
What fraction of an hour is 4 minutes?
4 minutes is exactly 1/15 of an hour. You would need 15 rounds of it to fill a full hour.
What if I need a bit more or less than 4 minutes?
Adjust the hours, minutes and seconds fields before pressing Start — the 4-minute preset is only a starting point, and the Related links above jump to neighbouring lengths.