Bidding, closing, and lot timing

Free Auction Countdown Timer

Use an auction countdown timer for silent auctions, live auction lots, bidding windows, final calls, charity events, and online fundraising closes. Create an XTimer room when hosts, bidders, and event staff need the same countdown.

Built for this job

Bidders can see exactly how much time remains before a lot closes.

Event hosts can make final calls more transparent.

XTimer rooms support shared auction countdowns across stage, staff, and attendee displays.

Auction close

Ready

5:00

A 5-minute auction countdown for closing bids clearly.

Timer presets

Controls

Create controlled room

Use this setup in XTimer

Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?

Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.

Open in XTimer room

Presets that match real work

Start from a timer people already understand.

Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.

Final call

2 min

Total

2 min

A 2-minute final call timer for closing a lot or bidding window.

Auction close

5 min

Total

5 min

A 5-minute auction countdown for closing bids clearly.

Silent auction

15 min

Total

15 min

A 15-minute countdown for silent auction final bidding.

Lot preview

10 min

Total

10 min

A 10-minute timer for previewing items before bidding opens.

Professional setup

Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.

Use a clearly visible final-call timer when bidding is about to close.

Keep countdown labels specific to the lot, round, or bidding window.

Use larger displays for room-wide live auctions.

Use an XTimer room when staff need to control the auction countdown from another device.

Frequently asked questions

What is an auction countdown timer?

An auction countdown timer shows the time remaining for silent auctions, live lots, bidding windows, final calls, and fundraising closes.

Can this be used for silent auctions?

Yes. Use the silent auction or auction close preset to show bidders when the window ends.

Can auction staff share the timer?

Yes. Create an XTimer room when hosts, staff, and displays need one shared auction countdown.