60 Minute Meditation Timer
A full hour of meditation. For retreats, intensive practice, or deep contemplation. Free, in your browser, no sign-up — press start and the bells handle the rest.
About this timer
A full hour of meditation is for dedicated practitioners during retreats or intensive practice days. Structure your session with warm-up, main practice, and cool-down segments. Transition bells mark each phase so you can stay immersed without watching the clock.
Hour-long sits are the rhythm of retreat schedules, and sitting one at home is a way of bringing that intensity into ordinary life. What distinguishes this length is pacing: an hour faced as a single block can feel imposing, while the same hour divided by soft interval bells — every 10 or 15 minutes — becomes a series of approachable stretches. The bells tell you where you are in the sit without a glance at a clock, so the mind can give up timekeeping entirely.
It helps to begin with a clear intention and renew it at each interval bell: settle during the first stretch, deepen through the middle ones, and let the final stretch be effortless rather than willed. Build up to this length gradually — an hour sits well on a foundation of consistent 30- and 45-minute practice.
Suggested timer setup
- Duration
- 60 minutes total
- Segments
- One 60-minute meditation segment with an interval bell every 10 minutes — already set when you open this page
- Bells
- A gong or deep Tibetan bowl to begin and end; the soft interval bell paces the hour
For Zen-style practice, set two 25-minute meditation segments with a 10-minute segment between them for kinhin walking — the timer supports up to 10 segments.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I try a 60-minute meditation?
Hour-long sessions are common during meditation retreats, intensive practice periods, or for experienced practitioners with a well-established daily routine. Build up gradually from shorter durations.
How do I structure an hour-long sit?
This page sets an unbroken hour paced by a soft interval bell every 10 minutes. If you prefer explicit phases, add a 5-minute warm-up and cool-down in the settings; for Zen-style practice, alternate two 25-minute sits with a 10-minute kinhin walking segment — the timer supports up to 10 segments.
Do I need interval bells for an hour-long meditation?
They are optional, but many practitioners find them valuable at this length. A soft bell every 10 or 15 minutes tells you where you are in the sit without opening your eyes, and offers a natural moment to renew your intention or straighten the posture. Timefully lets you set the interval within the main segment and keep the volume low.
How do I prepare for a 60-minute sit?
Treat it like a small retreat period: choose a time you won't be interrupted, silence your phone, stretch the hips and back briefly, and settle your posture with care before the opening bell. Avoid sitting on a full stomach or when already drowsy. A short warm-up segment of simple breath awareness eases the transition into the main practice.