2-minute comment
2 minTotal
2 min
A short public comment timer for high-volume speaker lists.
Fair speaker limits for public meetings
Free Public Comment Timer
Use a public comment timer for council meetings, school boards, hearings, community forums, and moderated public input. Create an XTimer room when clerks, moderators, and public display screens need the same visible speaker limit.
Built for this job
Moderators can apply the same speaker limit to every public comment.
Speakers and audiences can see time remaining without repeated interruptions.
XTimer rooms support shared public comment timers across clerk, moderator, and display devices.
3-minute comment
Ready
3:00
A common public comment timer for meetings and hearings.
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.
3-minute comment
3 minTotal
3 min
A common public comment timer for meetings and hearings.
5-minute comment
5 minTotal
5 min
A longer public comment timer for formal testimony or small meetings.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Announce the speaker limit before the public comment period begins.
Use the same timer setting for all speakers unless meeting rules state otherwise.
Display the timer where speakers can see it without turning away from the panel.
Use an XTimer room when one person controls timing and a public display faces the room.
Frequently asked questions
What is a public comment timer?
A public comment timer is a visible countdown used to keep public speakers within a consistent time limit during meetings, hearings, and forums.
How long should public comments be?
Common public comment limits are 2, 3, or 5 minutes, but the meeting body or published rules should set the final limit.
Can the timer be shown to the room?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a clerk or moderator controls the timer and a separate display shows it to speakers and attendees.