Hourglass timer
Watch the sand trickle from the top to the bottom. A calm, visual timer that anyone understands at a glance – no reading the clock needed.
03:00
Quick presets
Keyboard: Space = start/pause · R = reset · F = full screen
Great for
- Board games and quiz rounds
- Brushing teeth and toddler routines
- Brewing tea and quiet breaks
How to use it
Pick a time with the quick buttons or type hours, minutes and seconds. Press Start (or the Space key). The alarm rings when the time is up – press Stop to silence it. Use full screen to show the timer on a projector or TV.
Questions & answers
How long can the hourglass run?
Any time from a few seconds up to 99 hours – the sand falls at the speed that fits your time.
Can I flip it again?
Press Reset and Start, or press Start again after it finishes to run the same time once more.
Is there a sound at the end?
Yes, choose a sound or switch it off for a silent sand timer.