diff --git a/.config/zsh/zshrc.d/60-keys.zsh b/.config/zsh/zshrc.d/60-keys.zsh
index 2077974..78d9273 100644
--- a/.config/zsh/zshrc.d/60-keys.zsh
+++ b/.config/zsh/zshrc.d/60-keys.zsh
@@ -19,8 +19,10 @@ for m in visual viopp; do
 	done
 done
 
-# no delay when switching into NORMAL
-export KEYTIMEOUT=1
+# Decrease delay when switching into NORMAL mode.
+# A timeout is still necessary as otherwise multi character bindings (for
+# example in vicmd) do not work.
+export KEYTIMEOUT=20
 
 function zle-line-init zle-keymap-select {
 	# Switch cursor style depending on mode