Short pause
3 minTotal
3 min
A 3-minute timer for a brief quiet moment.
Quiet devotional countdown
Free Online Prayer Timer
Use a simple prayer timer for personal prayer, group reflection, devotional reading, meditation, quiet rooms, and retreat sessions. Choose a calm duration and keep the ending visible without watching the clock.
Built for this job
Individuals can keep a consistent practice without checking the time.
Group leaders can end quiet reflection gently and predictably.
Retreat and classroom facilitators get a simple display for shared timing.
10-minute prayer
Ready
10:00
A steady timer for prayer or devotional reading.
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 prayer
5 minTotal
5 min
A short timer for daily personal prayer.
10-minute prayer
10 minTotal
10 min
A steady timer for prayer or devotional reading.
Group reflection
15 minTotal
15 min
A 15-minute timer for shared quiet reflection.
Retreat session
30 minTotal
30 min
A 30-minute timer for a longer quiet block.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Choose a duration that supports attention rather than strain.
Keep the screen brightness low for quiet rooms.
Tell the group how the timer will be used before silence begins.
Use a controlled room when a facilitator manages timing from another device.
Frequently asked questions
What is a prayer timer?
A prayer timer is a simple countdown used for personal prayer, devotional reading, quiet reflection, group prayer, retreats, and meditation-like sessions.
How long should a prayer timer be?
Many people start with 5 to 10 minutes. Groups and retreats may use 15 to 30 minutes depending on the session format.
Can this be used for group reflection?
Yes. A visible timer helps the group understand when the quiet period will end without needing repeated verbal reminders.