Deep Work Timer - Free Online Focus Timer

The Perfect Deep Work Timer

ZenFocus is a deep work timer designed to help you achieve flow state and maximize your productivity. Whether you're coding, writing, designing, or tackling complex problems, our focus timer creates the perfect environment for deep concentration.

How does it work? ZenFocus structures your work into focused intervals, with short breaks in between, helping you to maintain peak mental performance throughout the day and prevent burnout.

In addition to breaking up your work, you can choose from a variety of ambient soundscapes like white noise, rain, or stream sounds to mask distractions and create an optimal deep work environment.

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Why Use ZenFocus for Deep Work?

ZenFocus is built to help you find your flow — that mental state where focus feels effortless and time seems to disappear.

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Focused Work Sessions

Everyone is different. With ZenFocus, you can set work intervals to match your focus capacity. Whether it's 25 minutes or 90 minutes, set an interval length that works for your brain.

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Focus-Enhancing Sounds

Choose from a range of ambient soundscapes designed to enhance concentration and block out distractions. White noise, rain, and nature sounds help you maintain deep focus.

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Beautiful Focus Timer

We've designed ZenFocus to stay out of your way whilst your work, without unnecessary features and distractions.

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Track Deep Work Hours

Track your sessions to help you understand your productivity patterns and build a consistent deep work routine.

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Distraction-Free Environment

Our ambient soundscapes help to block out background noise and notifications, allowing you to focus on your most important work.

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Strategic Breaks

Taking breaks between deep work sessions helps to recharge your mental energy and maintain peak performance throughout the day.

How to Use the Deep Work Timer

Best Deep Work Timer Durations

50 minutes – Ideal deep work session length
90 minutes – Maximum focus for complex tasks
25 minutes – Building the deep work habit
60 minutes – Standard deep work block

Deep Work Timer Tips

Eliminate all potential distractions before starting
Choose ambient sounds that enhance your focus
Work on a single task during each deep work session
Take breaks to prevent mental fatigue
Track your deep work hours to build the habit

Best Soundscapes for Deep Work

Create the perfect environment for deep concentration

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about deep work and focus timers

Is this deep work timer free?

ZenFocus is free to use.

Do I need to create an account?

There is no signup required - you can get to work straight away. However, creating a free account will ensure that you don't lose your data and it's synced between all your devices.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes — the timer works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. We're also working on native iOS and Android versions, so stay tuned!

What is deep work?

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks. It's kind of like a muscle that you need to train - the more you do it, the better you get, and ultimately the more you can get done in a shorter space of time.

It's also a very important skill! In an era of constant distractions, being able to zone in on what needs to be done is incredibly valuable. Using a deep work timer like ZenFocus helps you to build this kill.