What is a meditation timer with chime?

It is a countdown timer that uses gentle bell sounds to mark the start, optional intervals, and the end of a meditation session.

How long should I meditate?

Beginners often start with 5 or 10 minutes. More experienced meditators may prefer 20, 30, or 45 minute sessions. The best length is one you can repeat consistently.

Can I use interval bells every 5 minutes?

Yes. Choose a 5 minute interval bell, or set interval bells to 1, 2, 3, 10, or 15 minutes. You can also turn interval bells off.

Meditation timer with bell

Meditation Timer with Chime

Set a quiet meditation session with a soft opening bell, optional interval chimes, and a gentle ending bell. Good for mindfulness, sitting practice, breath awareness, and screen-free pauses.

Ready to sit

Choose a session length, then start when you are settled.

Session minutes Interval bell Prep breath Chimes

How to use this meditation timer

Pick a session length such as 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes.
Choose whether you want interval bells during the session.
Press start, take the prep breaths, then sit until the ending chime.

Popular timer setups

Beginner sit: 5 or 10 minutes with no interval bell.
Longer practice: 20 or 30 minutes with a bell every 5 minutes.
Body scan: 15 minutes with a bell every 3 minutes to move attention.
Quiet break: 5 minutes with a 10-second prep breath.

Meditation timer FAQ

Why use a chime instead of an alarm?

A soft chime is less jarring than a normal alarm, which helps you end a meditation session without a sharp interruption.

Should interval bells be on or off?

Leave interval bells off for quiet sitting. Turn them on if you want gentle check-ins, posture reminders, or body scan prompts.

Is this only for meditation?

No. You can also use it for breathwork, prayer, stretching, journaling, calm classroom moments, or short focus breaks.