Sand Timer
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About the Sand Timer
Our free online sand timer recreates the classic hourglass experience with realistic animated sand grains falling from top to bottom. Watch golden particles cascade through the narrow opening as time passes - a timeless and meditative way to track time.
Perfect For
- Board games - Time turns in games like Boggle, Pictionary, or Scrabble
- Meditation - Focus on the flowing sand for mindfulness practice
- Classrooms - Visual time management for activities and transitions
- Cooking - Time tea steeping, egg boiling, or recipe steps
- Tooth brushing - The classic 2-3 minute brushing timer
- Speech therapy - Non-distracting timer for exercises
- Special education - Calming, predictable visual for time awareness
Why Sand Timers Work
Sand timers provide a uniquely calming way to track time. Unlike digital countdowns that can create anxiety, watching sand flow has a meditative quality. The familiar hourglass shape is universally understood, making it ideal for children, classrooms, and anyone who prefers analog visualization of time.
Features
- Realistic sand particle animation
- Classic hourglass shape
- Multiple preset durations
- Custom time input
- Audio alert when complete
- Works on all devices