Speech Timer

A big timer that turns green, yellow and red so speakers know when to wrap up – visible from across the room.

5:00

Ready

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Speaking time (minutes)

Space starts and pauses, N moves to the next speaker, R resets. Names and times stay in this browser.

Fair speaking time for everyone

A speech timer keeps presentations on schedule without anyone having to interrupt. The whole screen turns green while there is plenty of time, yellow when it’s time to start wrapping up and red when the speaker should finish. If they go over, the timer counts the overtime and pulses so nobody misses it.

Pick a length with one tap (1–20 minutes) or set your own, and choose when the warnings appear. Add a list of names to run a whole series of talks: Next speaker saves each person’s time to a list you can copy – perfect for class presentations, debates, pitch rounds, meetings and speaking clubs. Put it in fullscreen on a projector or a tablet facing the speaker.

How to use

  1. Tap a length or set minutes and seconds.
  2. Choose when the screen turns yellow and red.
  3. Optionally add the speakers’ names, one per line.
  4. Press Start; after each talk press Next speaker.

Ideas for using it

  • Class presentations. 5 minutes each, yellow at 1:00, red at 0:30.
  • Debates. 2-minute statements with a red light 15 seconds before the end.
  • Speaking clubs. 1-minute impromptu talks and 5–7-minute prepared speeches.
  • Meetings. timed updates so every team gets the same share.

Frequently asked questions

How do the colours work?

Green means keep going, yellow means start your conclusion, red means finish now. After zero the screen turns dark red and counts the overtime.

Can the speaker see it?

Yes – press the fullscreen button and put the device where the speaker can see it. The colours are visible from far away.

Are the names stored?

Only in your browser on this device. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Other timers?

Try the classroom timer, the stopwatch or the countdown.