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Pomodoro timer

Pick a rhythm, press start, and work until the chime. Add rain or café sounds below if silence makes it harder to settle.

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How to get the most from a pomodoro

Before you start, write down the one thing this block is for. During the block, if something else comes to mind, note it and carry on. On the break, stand up and look away from the screen; checking your phone tends to make the next block harder to start. If you keep stopping early, try 25/5. If the chime keeps interrupting good work, move up to 45/10.

Pomodoro with other people

A timer works better when someone else is working too. That’s the idea behind body doubling, and it’s why the café runs one shared timer for everyone in the room. Read more in body doubling without a camera, or our guide to studying with ADHD.

Frequently asked questions

How does the pomodoro technique work?

Work on one task for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After four rounds, take a longer break of 15 minutes. The fixed end point makes it easier to start and easier to stop.

Should I use 25/5, 45/10 or 50/10?

25/5 is the classic and suits tasks you're avoiding or tired days. 45/10 and 50/10 suit deep work like writing or coding, once you're settled. The shared timer in Rain Night Café runs 45/10.

Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. It counts against the clock, so it stays right in a background tab, and the time left shows in the tab title. A soft chime plays when each focus block or break ends.

Does the break start by itself?

Yes. When a focus block ends the chime plays and the break starts, and when the break ends the next focus block starts. Pause or skip whenever you like.

Is this pomodoro timer free?

Yes. It's free with no account, no ads and no limit on sessions.