12 Minute Timer

Set a Timer for 12 Minutes

This timer is set to 12 minutes. Press Start and the flip clock counts down from 12:00 to zero, then an alarm rings. You can pause it at any time and start it again with one click.

12 Minutes in Other Units

What Can You Do in 12 Minutes?

Twelve minutes is the length of a quarter in an NBA basketball game.

Here are some ways to use this timer:

• Cooking pasta or hard-boiled eggs
• A short workout, a walk or a stretching routine
• Timed writing, journaling or a reading sprint
• A quick tidy-up of one room

How to Use the 12 Minute Timer

1. Press Start or the space bar to begin the countdown.
2. Press Pause to stop the timer and Resume to continue where you left off.
3. Press Reset to set the timer back to 12:00.
4. When the time is up, the alarm rings until you press OK. Choose the sound and the volume in the settings.
5. Press F or the fullscreen button to show the timer on the whole screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seconds are in 12 minutes?

12 minutes is 720 seconds.

Does the timer keep running in a background tab?

Yes. The timer keeps exact time while you use other tabs or apps and rings when the time is up. Keep this tab open, and on a phone keep the screen on so the browser can play the alarm.

Can I change the time?

Yes. Pick another preset or type your own hours, minutes and seconds under the timer.

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