20 Minute Reading Timer

This is a comfortable reading session: long enough to get absorbed, short enough not to strain your eyes or attention.

How to use this timer

Press Start, put your phone face down, and read until the alarm. Note the page you reach so the next session has a target.

A 20-minute reading timer for a daily reading habit or a timed comprehension drill. Set it, put the phone down, and read until it rings.

More timers like this one are listed on the productivity timers page.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 20-minute reading 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 reading?

This is a comfortable reading session: long enough to get absorbed, short enough not to strain your eyes or attention.

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.