Lightning talk
5 minTotal
5 min
A strict 5-minute slot for fast speaker rotations.
Remote-ready event countdown
Free Online Stage Timer
Run a clean stage countdown for speakers, panels, keynotes, breaks, and live event cues. Start with a proven preset, go fullscreen, and move high-stakes timing into an XTimer room when you need a controller and viewer display.
Built for this job
Speakers can see time remaining from the stage without breaking flow.
Producers can move from a simple countdown to a controlled XTimer room.
Color warnings make wrap-up moments visible without interrupting the room.
Conference talk
Ready
20:00
A standard 20-minute talk timer for single speakers.
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.
Pitch slot
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute pitch timer with a clear final-minute wrap.
Conference talk
20 minTotal
20 min
A standard 20-minute talk timer for single speakers.
Panel Q&A
15 minTotal
15 min
A 15-minute visible countdown for moderated questions.
Keynote
45 minTotal
45 min
A 45-minute stage timer for main-room sessions.
Session break
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute break timer that keeps attendees on schedule.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use a 5-minute warning for talks longer than 20 minutes.
Hide seconds until the final minute for keynotes and formal sessions.
Put the timer on a confidence monitor when the audience should not see it.
Use a dedicated controller device when the timer must be operated by production staff.
Frequently asked questions
What is a stage timer?
A stage timer is a visible countdown used by speakers, moderators, producers, and stage managers to keep live sessions on schedule.
Can I use this timer on a stage screen?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode for a large display, or create an XTimer room when you need a controller device and a separate viewer display.
When should I use a remote-controlled timer?
Use a remote-controlled timer when a producer, host, or stage manager needs to start, pause, reset, or adjust time without touching the speaker display.