Pomodoro Timer
Stay focused with the Pomodoro Technique. Work for 25 minutes, then take a short break.
How does it work?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.
- Decide on the task to be done.
- Set the pomodoro timer (typically for 25 minutes).
- Work on the task until the timer rings.
- Take a short break (5 minutes).
- After four pomodoros, take a longer break (15-30 minutes).
For freelancers, each pomodoro is also a unit you can bill. Note the client or project a session belonged to, convert the minutes with the decimal time converter, and check what that focused time is worth with the true hourly rate calculator. For more ways to capture billable time accurately, read our time tracking strategies.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Pomodoro session be?
The classic interval is 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break, with a longer 15–30 minute break after every four sessions. If 25 minutes feels too short for deep work, many people use 50/10 instead — the key is a fixed work block followed by a real break, not the exact number.
Is this Pomodoro timer free and private?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser with no signup and no account, and nothing you do is sent to a server. There is nothing to install — just open the page and start the timer.
How does the Pomodoro Technique help freelancers get paid?
Each completed Pomodoro is a clean, countable block of focused work. If you note which client or project a session belonged to, those blocks turn directly into billable time — which is exactly what TimeBill records automatically on your Mac so nothing goes unbilled.
What should I do during the breaks?
Step away from the screen — stretch, get water, or look out a window. The breaks are what make the technique sustainable; skipping them leads to the exact fatigue the Pomodoro Technique is designed to prevent.
Done focusing? Get paid for your time.
The Pomodoro technique is great for staying focused, but TimeBill ensures that your focused time turns into actual revenue. Track your billable hours effortlessly and create stunning invoices in seconds.
- Track time by client, project and task.
- Create professional PDF invoices and timesheets in seconds.
- Export projects data and CSV reports.
- Manage time-based and fixed-price projects.
- Works offline — no login, no cloud.
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