Why 3 minutes?
Three minutes is the classic micro-reset: long enough for the breath to
settle, short enough to fit between meetings. Most people find the first minute
noisy and the last one calm — three minutes is where that turn becomes
noticeable.
Set the interval bell to one minute if you like a gentle checkpoint halfway
through without opening your eyes.
How to use this page
Choose your bell and interval options above, press Begin sitting, and close your
eyes. The 3-minute timer starts immediately after a short preparation countdown,
opens with one bell strike, and closes the sit when time is up. Keep the tab open —
the timer keeps accurate time even in a background tab, and on laptops it can keep
the screen awake while you sit.
Is this 3-minute meditation timer really free?
Yes — every timer on this site is free, with no account and no ads on the timer itself. Your session history is stored only in your own browser.
Will the bell still ring if I switch tabs during my 3-minute sit?
Yes. The timer is anchored to the clock, not to the tab, so background tabs do not slow it down. Audio plays when the interval or closing bell fires.
Can I change the bell sound on the 3-minute timer?
You can choose a Tibetan bowl, a zen gong, or a soft chime, and add optional interval bells every 1–10 minutes. All sounds are synthesized in your browser — there are no audio files to download.