Hourglass Timer
Watch the sand drain from the top bulb to the bottom, grain by grain.
05:00
About the hourglass timer
The hourglass is the original visual timer, and this one works for any duration — not just three minutes. Sand streams from the top bulb into the bottom, and the changing levels show elapsed and remaining time at a glance.
Because the display is analog and silent until the end, it suits quiet reading time, tests, and focus sessions where a ticking clock would distract. The alarm still sounds when the last grain falls.
Need a plain countdown instead? Use the online timer or set an alarm for a specific time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I set the hourglass for any amount of time?
- Yes. Unlike a physical sand timer, this one drains its sand over whatever duration you set — thirty seconds or a full hour.
- Can I run this timer full-screen?
- Yes. Press the Full screen button and the timer fills the whole display — ideal for projectors and smartboards.
- Is this timer free to use?
- Yes. Every timer on UntilClock is completely free with no sign-up, download, or ads.