Lightning speaker
5 minTotal
5 min
A 5-minute speaker countdown for fast rotations and concise talks.
Speaker-facing countdown
Free Online Speaker Timer
Use a speaker timer for talks, panels, pitches, lectures, rehearsals, and stage sessions. Keep time visible to the speaker without distracting the audience or interrupting the room.
Built for this job
Speakers can pace themselves without looking back at a producer.
Moderators can keep sessions fair across multiple speakers.
Event teams can move from a simple display to a controlled XTimer room.
Conference speaker
Ready
20:00
A 20-minute speaker timer for standard conference sessions.
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.
Conference speaker
20 minTotal
20 min
A 20-minute speaker timer for standard conference sessions.
Panel speaker
7 minTotal
7 min
A 7-minute response window for panelists or moderated rounds.
Keynote speaker
45 minTotal
45 min
A 45-minute visible countdown for keynote speakers and main-stage talks.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Keep the timer speaker-facing when the audience should focus on the talk.
Use a final-minute visual state for short talks and pitch sessions.
Confirm the speaker's total slot before starting the timer.
Use XTimer rooms when a producer needs to control the display from another device.
Frequently asked questions
What is a speaker timer?
A speaker timer is a visible countdown used by speakers, moderators, and event teams to keep talks, panels, lectures, and stage sessions on time.
Should the audience see the speaker timer?
Usually the timer should face the speaker or moderator. Put it on an audience screen only when the event format benefits from public timing.
Can I control the speaker timer remotely?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a producer or moderator needs to start, pause, reset, or adjust a speaker timer from another device.