Short intermission
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute return countdown for short programs and streams.
Return-to-show countdown
Free Intermission Timer
Use an intermission timer for livestreams, theater shows, webinars, conferences, worship services, school events, and performances. Let everyone know exactly when the program resumes.
Built for this job
Audiences know when the show, stream, or session will resume.
Hosts can keep breaks from drifting without repeated announcements.
Production teams can control an intermission display through an XTimer room.
Show intermission
Ready
15:00
A 15-minute intermission timer for performances and event rooms.
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.
Show intermission
15 minTotal
15 min
A 15-minute intermission timer for performances and event rooms.
Long intermission
20 minTotal
20 min
A 20-minute intermission countdown for theater, conferences, and services.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Display the return time in words near the countdown.
Keep intermission countdowns visible in the room or stream scene.
Add a final minute warning when people need to return to seats.
Use XTimer rooms when producers control the countdown away from the display.
Frequently asked questions
What is an intermission timer?
An intermission timer is a visible countdown that shows when a show, stream, performance, webinar, or event session will resume.
How long should an intermission be?
Common intermissions are 10, 15, or 20 minutes depending on the event format, venue, and audience needs.
Can I show this timer on a livestream?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode or create an XTimer room for a clean viewer display controlled by a producer.