Breakout flow
30 minSegments
4
First
5:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute breakout timer with prompt, group work, share-out, and close.
Small-group activity timing
Free Breakout Session Timer
Use a breakout session timer for workshop breakouts, classroom groups, conference activities, table exercises, remote breakout rooms, and group share-outs. Keep small groups aligned and create an XTimer room when every room needs the same visible timer.
Built for this job
Groups can see how long they have for discussion and share-out.
Facilitators can bring breakout rooms back on schedule.
XTimer rooms support shared breakout timers across rooms and devices.
Current agenda item
Prompt
1/4
5:00
Next
Group work
Total time
30:00
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
2:00
Total
10:00
A 10-minute breakout timer for fast discussion prompts.
Table exercise
45 minSegments
4
First
5:00
Total
45:00
A 45-minute table exercise with work time, rotation, and report-out.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Include return or share-out time in the breakout timer.
Use shorter prompts when the breakout itself needs the most time.
Keep the timer visible in each room or remote breakout window.
Use an XTimer room when multiple groups need the same countdown.
Frequently asked questions
What is a breakout session timer?
A breakout session timer structures small-group activities, workshop breakouts, classroom groups, conference exercises, remote breakout rooms, and share-outs.
Can I use this for remote breakout rooms?
Yes. Create an XTimer room so participants can open the same viewer timer while a facilitator controls the countdown.
How long should breakout sessions be?
Use 10 minutes for quick prompts, 30 minutes for normal group discussion, and 45 minutes or more for table exercises.