3 Minute Reading Timer

Short reading blocks are for getting started on a book you keep not opening. Ten pages beats an unread chapter.

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 3-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 3-minute reading timer?

It counts down exactly 180 seconds (3 minute) and then plays an alarm that loops until you dismiss it.

Is 3 minute long enough for reading?

Short reading blocks are for getting started on a book you keep not opening. Ten pages beats an unread chapter.

Can I run it back to back?

Yes. Restart with one click, or use the routine builder to chain several reading blocks with breaks between them.