59 second timer
Quick and simple. Your 59-second countdown is ready.
Ready
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Keep this tab open for the alarm.
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How to use this 59 second timer
Get started in four simple steps.
Choose your sound
Pick one of seven alarm sounds or Off, and use Test sound to check the volume.
Start
Press Start timer when you are ready – the display starts at 00:59. Opening this page never starts the countdown by itself.
Pause when needed
Pause and resume at any time. Reset restores the full 59 seconds.
Time’s up
At zero – 59 seconds after you pressed Start, not counting pauses – the page shows Time’s up and tries to play your alarm for up to 10 seconds, then keeps counting how long ago it finished.
59 second timer at a glance
| Checkpoint | Time elapsed | Timer shows |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 seconds | 00:54 | 00:05 |
- Total seconds
- 59
- Starts at
- 00:59
- Half-way mark
- 00:29.5
59 seconds is 59,000 milliseconds. Short timers finish fast, so pick your sound and press Test sound before you start.
Frequently asked questions
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How many milliseconds are in 59 seconds?
59 seconds is 59,000 milliseconds. The timer shows it as 00:59 when it is ready to start.
When will a 59 second timer end?
Exactly 59 seconds after you press Start timer. For example, if you start at 3:00 PM it ends at 3:00:59 PM.
Can I pause the 59 second timer?
Yes. Pause holds the remaining time and Resume continues from there. Reset returns to the full 59 seconds, and asks first while the timer is running.
How do I set a timer for 59 seconds?
This online timer is already set: open the page and press Start timer, and the 59-second countdown begins at 00:59. Nothing to install, and no sign-up. It is the same countdown people look for as a 59 sec timer.
Can I use the 59 second timer for kids?
Yes. Use Full screen for large numbers, choose a gentle alarm sound and press Test sound first. For younger children, the visual timer shows the time left as a colored disc that shrinks, so they can see the time passing.
Is this the same as the Google timer for 59 seconds?
No. Typing “timer 59 seconds” into Google shows Google’s own built-in timer. MinuteTimer is an independent website with no connection to Google. Use this page for a 59-second countdown with a choice of alarm sounds, a full screen view and a page you can bookmark.
Will the alarm work if I leave this tab?
Keep the tab open. Switching to another tab is usually fine, but browsers can slow down pages in the background and may block sound that was never enabled. For the best chance of hearing the alarm, keep this page open and visible and press Test sound first. Closing the tab stops the alarm.