Orbital Focus3 Minute Timer
Set a free three-minute visual timer for tea, breathing, a short rest, or a focused micro-task. No sign-up is needed.
3 Minute Timer
Space start or pause R reset F full screen
What fits in 3 minutes?
Three minutes suits a tea steep, a compact breathing exercise, or one careful read through a short message before sending it.
Blocks this short work best as transition cues. Decide what happens immediately after the alarm before you start, because there is no room to negotiate with the clock halfway through. Put the mug, document, or exercise in front of you first so the countdown measures the task rather than preparation.
Run the block with one clear target
Write the target before pressing Start. Keep only the material for that target visible, then let the countdown answer the question of when to stop. Press Space to start or pause, R to reset, and F to enter full screen. The progress ring and tab title keep the remaining time visible without adding another account, notification feed, or tracker.
This browser timer is useful when you need a plain 3 minutes boundary. The Orbital Focus app adds destinations, mission progress, and optional Launch Lockdown when you want the countdown to feel like a flight.
When the timer ends
At zero, remove the tea bag, send the checked message, or return to work without adding a second errand. Take a moment to record what changed during the block. A file saved, a page reviewed, or a question clarified is a better measure than whether every planned task disappeared.
The countdown uses elapsed clock time rather than assuming every browser update arrives on schedule. If the tab is slowed in the background, the display catches up from the real deadline when it runs again. Keep the tab open if you need the alarm, and check your device volume before a long session.
Fly a 3-minute block in Orbital Focus.
Choose a destination, launch, and keep your focus time inside a mission with progress, streaks, and optional app blocking.
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