20-Minute Timer
A simple 20-minute countdown for a focused work block or a podcast segment.
20 min
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Frequently asked questions
- Why is twenty minutes a common nap length?
- A nap of around 20 minutes keeps you in lighter sleep, so you wake refreshed rather than groggy — the disorientation from longer naps comes from waking mid-deep-sleep. Some people drink a coffee just before (a "coffee nap"), since caffeine takes effect around the 20-minute mark.
- Is this different from a Pomodoro?
- A Pomodoro is a specific 25-minute work block paired with a 5-minute break. Twenty minutes is just a plain countdown — handy for a focused sprint, a podcast segment, or a nap. For the full work/rest cycle, use the Pomodoro timer.
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