Work Boundary Timer
Hybrid work blurs the line between home and office. Start this timer the moment you keep working after your chosen end time — then watch your after-hours total add up, week by week.
Your boundary
Logged minutes are saved only in your browser (LocalStorage) — nothing is uploaded.
After-hours tracker
Press Start when you keep working past your boundary.
How the boundary timer works
When you keep working after your chosen end time, press Start. The timer counts up like a stopwatch. When you finally close your laptop, press Stop & log — those minutes are saved to your weekly and monthly totals. The reminder fires a toast at your chosen time once per day, only while this tab is open.
- Weekly total runs Monday–Sunday; monthly total covers the current calendar month.
- Timer data lives only on your device — it is a self-awareness tool, not a time-tracking system for your employer.
Frequently asked questions
Will my employer see these hours?
No. Everything stays in this browser on your device. This timer is purely for your own awareness and for conversations with your manager — never install company time-tracking tools on personal devices without reading the policy.
Why doesn't the reminder fire when the tab is closed?
This is a lightweight browser tool — it can only toast while the page is open. For scheduled phone-level reminders, pair it with your phone's built-in reminders.
What counts as "after-hours work"?
Whatever you decide — usually email, Slack catch-up, or side tasks you do after your official end time. Log it honestly, even 15 minutes at a time; the weekly total is what matters.
How do I use the total in a conversation?
Show the pattern: "I average about X after-hours minutes per week." Use it to request a lighter meeting load or async Fridays — pair with the office feedback email template.