Trivia round
2 min 30 secSegments
5
Each
0:30
Total
2:30
A 10-question trivia round with 30 seconds per question.
Question round countdown
Free Trivia Timer
Use a trivia timer for question rounds, classroom review games, pub quizzes, team challenges, live streams, and party games. Give each question or round a clear countdown.
Built for this job
Players know how long they have for each question or round.
Hosts can keep trivia nights and classroom games moving.
XTimer rooms let a host control a trivia countdown shown to players.
Current agenda item
Question 1
1/5
0:30
Next
Question 2
Total time
2:30
Use 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.
Fast trivia
15 secTotal
15 sec
A quick 15-second question timer for speed rounds.
Team round
5 minTotal
5 min
A 5-minute team answer window for quiz nights and classroom games.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use shorter timers for speed rounds and longer timers for team discussion.
Show the timer where all teams can see it.
Keep scoring separate unless your event has a dedicated scoreboard.
Use XTimer rooms when a host controls the timer from another device.
Frequently asked questions
What is a trivia timer?
A trivia timer gives players a visible countdown for questions, team rounds, speed rounds, classroom review games, and quiz nights.
How long should trivia questions be?
Fast trivia can use 15 seconds, standard questions often use 30 to 60 seconds, and team discussion rounds may use several minutes.
Can I use this timer for classroom trivia?
Yes. Use the trivia round preset or create an XTimer room for a projected classroom display.