Hourglass

To start a timer, enter a duration or date and time in the large text box in the middle of the timer window and click Start or press Enter. To stop a timer, click Stop, press Ctrl + S, or simply close the timer window. To pause or resume a timer, click Pause or Resume, or press Ctrl + P.

You can enter durations in various formats such as minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. You can also use short forms like s, m, h, d, w, mo, and y. Additionally, you can combine units, use decimal notation, or specify a time of day, date, or weekday.

Right-click on any empty space in the timer window and check Always on top.

To enter full-screen mode, press Alt + Enter, double-click on any empty space in the timer window, or right-click on any empty space in the Hourglass window and check Full screen.

Right-click on any empty space in the timer window and check Show in notification area. To restore a hidden timer window, click on the Hourglass icon in the notification area (system tray).

Right-click on any empty space in the timer window and check Loop timer.

Right-click on any empty space in the timer window and check Close when expired. Note that the timer window will not close until the notification sound has finished playing.

Yes, Hourglass is absolutely free to use, free to share, and free to hack. There are no ads or in-app purchases.