Workshop breakout
20 minSegments
4
First
2:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute small-group block with setup, discussion, warning, and return.
Small-group session timer
Free Breakout Room Timer
Use a breakout room timer for online workshops, training cohorts, classroom discussions, group exercises, return-to-main-room countdowns, and facilitator-led transitions.
Built for this job
Participants know how much time remains in small-group work.
Facilitators can bring groups back without repeated reminders.
Workshops can use a shared timer display while the host controls timing.
Current agenda item
Instructions
1/4
2:00
Next
Group discussion
Total time
20:00
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.
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.
Quick breakout
10 minSegments
3
First
1:00
Total
10:00
A 10-minute breakout for fast pair or trio work.
Training groups
30 minSegments
4
First
3:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute breakout for exercise work, group output, and shareback.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Show instructions before starting the breakout timer.
Use a final-warning segment so groups can capture decisions before returning.
Keep shareback preparation separate from discussion time.
Use XTimer rooms when facilitators need a controlled timer visible to remote participants.
Frequently asked questions
What is a breakout room timer?
A breakout room timer helps hosts time small-group discussions, workshop exercises, training cohorts, and return-to-main-room transitions.
Can this replace a video meeting breakout timer?
It can supplement it. XTimer is useful when you want a clear shared display, a facilitator-controlled timer, or timing that is separate from the meeting platform.
How long should breakout rooms last?
Quick pair work can take 5 to 10 minutes. Deeper workshop exercises often need 15 to 30 minutes plus a return or shareback block.