Quick reset
3 minTotal
3 min
A 3-minute reset for short pauses.
Return-on-time countdown
Free Online Break Timer
Run a visible break timer for meetings, workshops, classes, livestream intermissions, conferences, and focus sessions. Pick a break length, start the countdown, and bring everyone back at the same time.
Built for this job
Everyone can see when the break ends without repeated reminders.
Hosts keep long sessions moving while still giving people a real pause.
Teams can turn a simple break countdown into a controlled room when the display is separate.
10-minute break
Ready
10:00
A common break length for workshops and webinars.
Timer presets
Controls
Create controlled roomUse 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.
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.
5-minute break
5 minTotal
5 min
A short break timer for meetings and classes.
10-minute break
10 minTotal
10 min
A common break length for workshops and webinars.
15-minute break
15 minTotal
15 min
A longer break timer for conference sessions.
Intermission
20 minTotal
20 min
A 20-minute countdown for event intermissions.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Announce the return time before starting the timer.
Use a visible countdown during online events so attendees know the session is still active.
Add a one-minute verbal warning for in-person workshops.
Use XTimer rooms when a producer controls the timer from a different device.
Frequently asked questions
What is a break timer?
A break timer is a visible countdown that shows when a meeting, class, workshop, conference session, or livestream intermission will resume.
How long should a break be?
Short meetings often use 3 to 5 minutes. Workshops and webinars commonly use 10 minutes, while longer events may use 15 to 20 minutes.
Can I use this on a shared screen?
Yes. Use the browser timer on a shared screen, or create an XTimer room when one person controls a separate viewer display.