The 808 Second Timer on FinalTimer.com is a free countdown for 13 minutes and 28 seconds. It runs in any browser, works in fullscreen and alerts you with one of 13 alarm sounds when the 808 seconds are over.
Why Use a 808 Second Timer?
A 808 second timer is useful in many situations:
- Screen-Time Limits: Agree on 13 minutes and 28 seconds of gaming or social media and let the alarm end the session instead of a discussion.
- Classroom Activities: Teachers use a 808 second timer for reading time, group tasks or quiz rounds so everyone can see how much time is left.
- Quick Workout Block: Squeeze in a bodyweight circuit, a core routine or a jump-rope session that lasts exactly 13 minutes and 28 seconds.
- Flashcard Session: Review vocabulary or exam cards for 13 minutes and 28 seconds. Short, regular sessions beat long cramming.
- Brainstorming Round: Collect ideas in a team without discussing them. A fixed 808-second round keeps the energy high.
Fun Fact About 808 Seconds
Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7, the first American human spaceflight in May 1961, lasted 15 minutes and 28 seconds. Your 808 second timer is 2 minutes shorter.
808 is a palindrome: it reads the same forwards and backwards.
How to Use the 808 Second Timer
- The timer at the top of this page is already set to 13:28. Simply press Start Timer.
- Optionally add a label, enable the alarm and choose one of 13 alarm sounds (use the speaker button to preview them).
- Turn on Repeat Timer to run the 808 seconds several times in a row, or click Add Timer to build a sequence.
- Share your setup with a link or export it as JSON, perfect for teams, classes and training partners.
Recommended Timers for Specific Activities
Looking for a ready-made routine instead? Try one of these presets:
- Refine your pacing with the Speech Rehearsal Timer.
- For structured workout sessions, try the HIIT Workout Timer with work and rest intervals.
- Brew better coffee with the Coffee Brewing Timer.
- Short on time? The Tabata Timer delivers a complete 4-minute interval workout.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 808 Second Timer
How long is a 808 second timer?
A 808 second timer runs for exactly 13 minutes and 28 seconds. That equals 13.5 minutes.
Can I pause or repeat the 808 second timer?
You can pause at any moment (also with the space bar) and resume exactly where you stopped. To run the 808 seconds several times, switch on Repeat Timer and choose how often.
Will I hear an alarm when the time is up?
Yes, if Enable Alarm is checked. You can choose between 13 alarm sounds and preview them before starting. Keep the browser tab open and the sound of your device switched on.
Do I need to install anything?
No. FinalTimer works directly in your browser on desktop, tablet and smartphone. There is no app, no registration and no cost.
Start Your 808 Second Timer Now
13 minutes and 28 seconds can be a lot or a little. It depends on how you use them. With a visible countdown you plan better, procrastinate less and finish what you started. Your 808 Second Timer is ready when you are.
Plan Your 808 Seconds
Numbers that help you use the 808 second timer in practice, all calculated for exactly 13 minutes and 28 seconds.
When Does a 808-Second Countdown End?
Starting soon? Here is when the countdown ends for typical start times:
| Start | Timer ends |
|---|---|
| 07:00 (7:00 am) | 07:13:28 (7:13:28 am) |
| 09:00 (9:00 am) | 09:13:28 (9:13:28 am) |
| 12:00 (12:00 pm) | 12:13:28 (12:13:28 pm) |
| 14:30 (2:30 pm) | 14:43:28 (2:43:28 pm) |
| 18:00 (6:00 pm) | 18:13:28 (6:13:28 pm) |
| 21:00 (9:00 pm) | 21:13:28 (9:13:28 pm) |
Countdown Milestones
- A quarter done: after 3 minutes and 22 seconds, with 10 minutes and 6 seconds remaining.
- Halfway point: after 6 minutes and 44 seconds, with 6 minutes and 44 seconds remaining.
- Three quarters done: after 10 minutes and 6 seconds, with 3 minutes and 22 seconds remaining.
- Last 10 percent: after 12 minutes and 7 seconds, with 1 minute and 21 seconds remaining.
Speakers, teachers and exam supervisors often give a warning at the 75 % or 90 % mark. Add a second timer for the warning if you want an extra alarm.
Intervals That Fit Into 808 Seconds
- Tabata-style 20/10: 26 rounds of 20 seconds work and 10 seconds rest, which makes 3 complete 4-minute Tabata blocks.
- 30/30 intervals: 13 rounds of 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off.
- EMOM (every minute on the minute): 13 minutes, each starting with a fixed set of reps.
Calories Burned in 808 Seconds
Estimated energy use for common activities, calculated with MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities (kcal = MET × body weight in kg × hours). Real values vary with fitness, age and intensity.
| Activity | 60 kg (132 lb) | 80 kg (176 lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Walking (4.8 km/h · 3 mph) | 47 kcal | 63 kcal |
| Brisk walking (5.6 km/h · 3.5 mph) | 58 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Jogging, general | 94 kcal | 126 kcal |
| Running (9.7 km/h · 6 mph) | 132 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Cycling, moderate (19-22 km/h) | 108 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Swimming laps, moderate | 78 kcal | 104 kcal |
| Jumping rope, moderate | 159 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Hatha yoga | 34 kcal | 45 kcal |
How Far You Get in 808 Seconds
Distance covered at typical average speeds without stops:
| Way of moving | Speed | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | 5 km/h | 1.12 km (0.7 mi) |
| Running | 10 km/h | 2.24 km (1.39 mi) |
| Cycling | 20 km/h | 4.49 km (2.79 mi) |
| Car on the motorway | 100 km/h | 22.4 km (13.9 mi) |
| High-speed train | 300 km/h | 67.3 km (41.8 mi) |
808 Seconds Compared With Real-World Durations
- 12:35: Joshua Cheptegei set the 5000 m world record of 12:35.36 in Monaco in 2020. (52.64 seconds shorter than this timer)
- 12:40: Sunlight needs about 12 and a half minutes to reach Mars. (48 seconds shorter than this timer)
- 14:00: A rugby sevens match has only 14 minutes of playing time: two halves of seven minutes. (32 seconds longer than this timer)
- 15:00: Half-time in a football (soccer) match lasts 15 minutes. (1 minute and 32 seconds longer than this timer)
- 15:00: Each quarter of an NFL game lasts 15 minutes of game time. (1 minute and 32 seconds longer than this timer)