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Set minutes and seconds; a circular SVG gauge shifts color at 50% and 15% remaining, then beeps 880 Hz at the end.

📘 How to Use

  1. Set the minutes and seconds to start the countdown.
  2. Watch the color change (green -> yellow -> red) as the remaining time decreases.

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Visual Timer: Track Your Time at a Glance

Stop squinting at shrinking digits. This visual countdown replaces the ticking clock with a shrinking pie chart, letting you sense the flow of time instead of calculating it.

Watch the display transition from Green (Start) to Yellow (Midway) to Red (Final Stretch). These intuitive color cues tell you exactly when to wrap up without breaking your flow.

💡 How to Use It

Designed for anyone who finds standard digital clocks distracting or stressful.

  • Master Deep Work: Use it as a high-visibility Pomodoro timer to protect your focus.
  • Stay on Schedule: The large circular gauge stays readable from across the room — useful at the podium or on a second monitor during presentations.
  • Support Visual Learners: Help students or children "see" how much time remains in a tangible, spatial way.

📘 Pro Tips

  • Set and Forget: Enter your duration, hit start, and let the visual guide handle the rest.
  • Follow the Colors: Green means you're on track (above 50% remaining); yellow means you're halfway there (under 50%); red signals the final push (under 15%).
  • Stay Notified: Enable browser notifications to receive an alert the moment time is up, even if you’ve switched tabs.

🧐 FAQ

  • Does it have an alarm?
  • Yes. A gentle beep triggers at zero. Ensure your system volume is turned up.
  • Does it work offline?
  • Yes. Once the page loads, the timer runs entirely in your browser. Note: Closing the tab will reset the timer.
  • Why aren't my notifications working?
  • You must grant permission first. Click "Enable Notifications" or check the lock icon in your browser’s address bar.

📚 The Science of Visual Timing

Visual timers are widely used in occupational therapy to manage "Time Blindness"—a common trait in ADHD where the brain struggles to perceive the passage of time. By converting duration into physical space (the area of a circle), this tool maps temporal data onto the visual cortex. This reduces cognitive load, making it significantly easier to process "how much is left" at a glance.