Breakout session
20 minSegments
3
First
3:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute breakout timer with instructions, group work, and share-out.
Timed breakout activities
Free Breakout Timer
Use a breakout timer for breakout rooms, small groups, workshops, remote classes, team discussions, and share-outs. Keep group work bounded and create an XTimer room when everyone should see the same timer.
Built for this job
Breakout groups know how much work time remains.
Facilitators can bring groups back without losing share-out time.
XTimer rooms let a host control a breakout timer shown to participants.
Current agenda item
Instructions
1/3
3:00
Next
Breakout work
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 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute breakout timer for short group prompts.
Workshop breakout
30 minSegments
3
First
5:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute breakout block with activity time and report-back.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Explain the task before the main breakout timer begins.
Reserve visible time for return and report-back.
Use shorter timers for prompts and longer timers for production work.
Use XTimer rooms for remote, hybrid, or projector-based breakout timing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a breakout timer?
A breakout timer is a countdown or segmented timer for breakout rooms, small groups, workshops, remote classes, and team discussions.
Can I use this for video-call breakout rooms?
Yes. Share the timer in the call or create an XTimer room so participants see a clean shared countdown.
How long should a breakout session be?
Short prompts may need 10 minutes, while workshop breakout activities often need 20 to 30 minutes including share-out time.