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Online Meditation Timer
Set a duration, press start, and let a gentle bell tell you when your sit is complete. Precise, calm, and completely private — your meditation history never leaves this browser.
Quick preset session lengths
Your practice — stored only in this browser
Statistics update when you complete a session and live only in your browser (localStorage).
Customize the background
Background photos
Or pick one from the library
Your own image
Photos from the background folder are applied to every page. Uploaded images are stored only in this browser; URL images load from their original host.
A timer built for stillness
Truly free & open
No accounts, no trials, no ads, no dark patterns. Open the page and you are one click away from sitting.
Gentle bells, no files
Start and end bells are synthesized live with the Web Audio API — warm, soft, and identical on every device.
Private by design
Your session history is stored in local storage on your device. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or shared.
Works anywhere
A lightweight page that loads fast on phones, tablets, and laptops — no app store, no installation.
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🔔 Meditation Bell Timer
Interval bells during your sit, segment timers for group practice, and a dedicated end bell — ideal for teachers and longer sessions.
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A visual pacer for box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and coherent (5-5) breathing — with optional sound cues.
Open the breathing timer →/span>Learn before you sit
How long should you meditate?
Research-informed starting points and a simple progression from 5 minutes to a steady daily practice.
Meditation for beginners
What mindfulness actually is, how to sit, and a step-by-step first session you can run right now.
Benefits of meditation
What the evidence says about stress, attention, sleep, and emotional regulation — and what it does not claim.
Box breathing technique
The 4-4-4-4 rhythm used by athletes and first responders to steady the nervous system.
The 4-7-8 breathing method
A longer-exhale pattern often used to wind down for sleep and calm an active mind.
Frequently asked questions
Is this online meditation timer really free?
Yes. There are no accounts, trials, or ads. The entire tool runs in your browser — nothing to download, nothing to pay for.
Do I need to create an account?
No sign-up is required. Open the page, choose a length, and press Start.
Does the timer save or upload my meditation data?
Session statistics are kept in your own browser's local storage and never leave your device. Clearing browser data erases them.
What are the bells in the meditation timer?
A soft bell opens the session and a fuller three-strike bell closes it. Both are synthesized live with the Web Audio API — no audio files are downloaded.
How long should I meditate for?
Most teachers and studies point to consistency over duration: starting with 5–0 minutes a day beats an occasional marathon sit. Read our guide to session length for a progression.