Can I run two Clockfresh timers at the same time?

Yes. Use the multi-timer for several named countdowns in one tab, or open separate timer tabs if you want each countdown isolated. Each timer keeps its own state.

Will the timers keep running if I switch to a different tab?

Yes. Clockfresh timers use the system clock rather than counting individual ticks, so the remaining time is recalculated correctly when you return. Keep the tab open for sound and notification cues.

Can I use a single page for several timers?

Yes. The Clockfresh multi-timer lets you add, label and run several timers in one tab, either in parallel or as a sequence.

How to set multiple timers at once

Cooking a roast and boiling vegetables at the same time. Running a meeting timer while a background task ticks down. Here is how to run several timers in parallel today.

When you need more than one timer

A single timer handles straightforward tasks cleanly. But real life regularly calls for two, three, or more running simultaneously:

Cooking. A roast at 90 minutes, potatoes at 40 minutes, and gravy at 10 minutes all need to finish at the right moment. Each is independent — a single countdown cannot track all three without constant manual resetting.
Work sessions. A 50-minute focus block plus a 10-minute hard stop for a call. Or a Pomodoro timer running alongside a deadline countdown for an afternoon submission.
Teaching and facilitation. Group activity timers alongside a session-total countdown. Two timers visible at once tell you both "how long until this exercise ends" and "how much of the lesson remains."
Brewing and fermentation. Steeping tea at exactly 3 minutes while a separate timer tracks a 30-minute cold brew, both running in the kitchen.

The easiest method: use Multi Timer

The simplest option is the Clockfresh multi-timer. Add each countdown, give it a name, then choose whether the timers run in parallel or one after another. The setup can be shared with a link and remembered locally on this device.

The tab-per-timer method

Another reliable option is to open the Clockfresh timer in a separate browser tab for each countdown. Each tab is an independent instance — they do not interact, share state, or interfere with each other.

To set this up: open the timer in tab one, set and start your first duration. Then middle-click the timer link (or right-click and "Open in new tab") to open a second instance, set your second duration, and start it. Both timers now run simultaneously and will ring independently when they finish.

Because Clockfresh timers track elapsed time against the system clock rather than counting individual JavaScript ticks, each tab recalculates the remaining time when the browser updates. Keep the timer tabs open so the finish sounds and notifications have a page to run from.

Tips for staying organised with multiple tabs

With several timer tabs open, it is easy to lose track of which is which. A few habits help:

Name timers where possible. The multi-timer has labels for each countdown. If you are using separate tabs, put the task name in your own notes or arrange the tabs in the same order as the tasks: "Roast", "Potatoes", "Meeting".
Pin the tabs. Right-click and "Pin tab" keeps timer tabs at the left edge of the tab bar and prevents accidental closure. The page title still updates with the remaining time, so you can glance at a pinned tab to check progress.
Arrange tabs by finish order. Put the timer that will ring first leftmost. This makes it quick to navigate when you hear an alert.
Allow browser notifications. If the browser asks to send notifications for the Clockfresh domain, accept. An audio alert in a background tab can still be affected by OS focus modes or browser limits, but a notification gives you another cue.

Cooking: a worked example

A classic Sunday roast scenario: chicken at 75 minutes, roast vegetables at 45 minutes, and Yorkshire puddings at 20 minutes — all timed to land together.

Put the chicken in and open the timer at clockfresh.com/timer. Set 75 minutes and start. Rename this tab "Chicken".
After 30 minutes (when the vegetables go in), open a new timer tab. Set 45 minutes and start. Rename it "Veg".
After a further 25 minutes, open a third tab. Set 20 minutes and start. Rename it "Puddings".

All three timers now count down simultaneously. Each rings independently when it finishes. For more on common cooking durations, see the cooking timer times reference. For cooks who want richer kitchen timing options, the tools for cooks page covers what is available.

When to use multi-timer vs separate tabs

Use multi-timer when the timers belong together: cooking steps, classroom rotations, meeting agenda blocks or workout stations. Use separate timer tabs when each countdown is unrelated and you want browser-level separation. Return to the guides for more on making the most of online timers.

Questions

Can I run two Clockfresh timers at the same time?: Yes. Use the multi-timer for several named countdowns in one tab, or open separate timer tabs if you want each countdown isolated. Each timer keeps its own state.
Will the timers keep running if I switch to a different tab?: Yes. Clockfresh timers use the system clock rather than counting individual ticks, so the remaining time is recalculated correctly when you return. Keep the tab open for sound and notification cues.
Can I use a single page for several timers?: Yes. The Clockfresh multi-timer lets you add, label and run several timers in one tab, either in parallel or as a sequence.