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3 Minute Candlestick Timer

A three-minute candle timer turns a short wait into a calm ritual. The flame burns steadily lower, giving an anxious or overstimulated child a soft, glowing thing to watch instead of a ticking clock.

Why a 3-minute candle timer calms

Calm-down corner — a soothing three-minute reset for big feelings
Quiet breathing — a warm focal point for a short mindfulness beat
Gentle transitions — a soft signal that a change is coming
Sensory soothing — a low-stimulation countdown for overwhelm
Bedtime routines — a calm wind-down before sleep

About the 3 Minute Candlestick Timer

Three minutes of a slowly shrinking flame gives a child something calming to rest their eyes on — the gentle glow marks the time passing without any pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 3 minute candlestick timer keep accurate time in the background?

Yes. It counts down against the real clock rather than ticking in the tab, so your 3 minute candlestick timer stays accurate even if you switch tabs or lock your screen — and the alarm still sounds at zero.

Can I change the duration, or switch away from the candlestick clockface?

This page opens preset to 3 minutes on the Candlestick clockface, but you can set any duration and switch to a different clockface at any time using the controls below the timer.