How to use the 45 minute timer
- The timer is set to 45 minutes. Press Start or the space bar.
- For a class or exam room, press Full screen so everyone can see the time left.
- When the alarm rings, press space or Stop alarm.
The length of a lesson
Forty-five minutes is the standard length of a school lesson in many countries, including Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Teachers who run their own timing, tutors and language teachers giving private lessons use the same block. A visible timer helps the class pace an activity and makes the end of the lesson less of a surprise.
Long study blocks
Some people find 25 minute Pomodoro sessions too short for work that takes a while to get into, such as writing, coding or solving long problems. A 45 minute block followed by a 15 minute break fits neatly into an hour and keeps the rhythm of regular breaks. Start the timer, work on one thing, and stand up when it rings.
Forty-five minutes also suits a full gym session or a long run, with time left in the hour to change and stretch.