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20 Minute Meditation Timer
This is the habit-building range for meditation: the mind usually settles somewhere in the middle, and the session is still easy to fit into a working day.
How to use this timer
Press Start, close your eyes and let the timer run. Choose the soft gong alarm so the session ends without a jolt.
About this length
A 20-minute meditation timer for a seated or guided practice. Start it, close your eyes, and let the alarm tell you when the session ends so you are not checking the clock. Works in the background tab and on mobile.
More timers like this one are listed on the workout timers page.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a 20-minute meditation timer?
It counts down exactly 1200 seconds (20 minute) and then plays an alarm that loops until you dismiss it.
Why choose 20 minute for meditation?
This is the habit-building range for meditation: the mind usually settles somewhere in the middle, and the session is still easy to fit into a working day.
Does it keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is anchored to a real end-timestamp, so a throttled background tab still finishes at the right moment.
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