To run a Pomodoro timer in Telegram, open the free bot @LiveTimerBot and tap 🍅 25 min: a live countdown starts right in the chat, and after 25 minutes the bot rings with a new message and offers a ☕ 5-min break. When the break is over, 🍅 Another 25 min starts the next round; for a plain timer, just type a time such as 10, 10m tea or 1h30m.
Step by step
Open the bot
Tap Open in Telegram, then Start in the chat with @LiveTimerBot. Under the greeting there are presets: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 🍅 25, 30 and 60 minutes.
Start a pomodoro
Tap 🍅 25 min. A message with a live countdown appears, with ⏹ Stop, +1 min and +5 min under it.
Focus until it rings
Study or work until the bot sends 🍅 Pomodoro done — 25 minutes of focus behind you. Time for a break! It arrives as a new message, so you get an ordinary Telegram notification.
Take the break, then the next round
Tap ☕ 5-min break. When the break rings (☕ Break's over. Another pomodoro?), tap 🍅 Another 25 min. Repeat for as many rounds as you need.
Times the bot understands
| You type | Timer |
|---|---|
10 | 10 minutes — a number on its own means minutes |
10m tea | 10 minutes labelled “tea”; the label comes back in the ring |
1h30m or 1.5h | 1 hour 30 minutes |
90s | 90 seconds |
25:00 | 25 minutes (minutes:seconds) |
1:30:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes (hours:minutes:seconds) |
Limits and buttons
A timer runs from 5 seconds to 24 hours, and up to 5 timers can run at once. +1 min and +5 min add time to a running timer; tapped after it has rung, they start it again for 1 or 5 minutes, like a snooze. ⏹ Stop cancels the timer. The bot works only in a private chat with it, and it is free with no daily limit.
Tips for a good pomodoro
Pick one task before you tap 🍅, and use the break to stand up rather than scroll. If you want a longer rest after a few rounds, tap 15 min or 30 min, or type something like 20m long break. A typed time is an ordinary timer, so after it rings, tap 🍅 25 min under the greeting (send /start to see it) to go on.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Pomodoro timer in Telegram?
Yes — the free bot @LiveTimerBot. Tap 🍅 25 min for 25 minutes of focus; when it rings, ☕ 5-min break, and after the break 🍅 Another 25 min. The countdown runs right inside the chat message.
How do I set a timer in Telegram?
Send the time to @LiveTimerBot: 10 is 10 minutes, 10m tea adds a label, 1h30m, 90s and 25:00 work too. Or tap a preset from 1 to 60 minutes. The bot rings with a separate message when time's up.
Will the timer ring if Telegram is closed?
Yes. The timer runs on the bot's side, and the ring is a new message, so you get a normal Telegram notification — as long as notifications for this chat are on.
Can I change the 25/5 lengths, for example to 50/10?
The 🍅 button is always 25 minutes of work and a 5-minute break. For other lengths, type them: 50m focus, and when it rings, 10m break. Typed times are plain timers, so they don't offer the break button.
Why do I see “Update Telegram” instead of the countdown?
Your Telegram app is too old to show a live countdown inside a message. Update it from your app store. The timer still runs, and the ring arrives on time either way.
Do I need Telegram Premium to use @LiveTimerBot?
No. @LiveTimerBot works for everyone, with or without Telegram Premium. Free, no daily limit.
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