What is a presentation timer?

A presentation timer is a countdown that helps a speaker stay inside a planned time limit. This timer adds green, yellow, and red cues so the speaker can see when they are on pace, nearing the end, or over time.

How do the green yellow red timing cues work?

Green means there is plenty of time left, yellow means the closing window has started, and red means the final warning or overtime zone has arrived. You can change the yellow and red cue points before starting.

Can I use this as a speech timer?

Yes. The presets work for 1 minute introductions, 3 minute updates, 5 minute speeches, 7 minute talks, 10 minute presentations, and 15 minute pitches. You can also set a custom time.

Speaker timing cues

Presentation Timer Online

Run a clear speech countdown with green, yellow, and red cue lights for talks, pitches, rehearsals, meetings, classroom speeches, and speaking practice.

Custom minutes Yellow cue at sec left Red cue at sec left

Five-minute speech

Ready to speak?

Choose a preset, check your yellow and red cue points, then start the countdown.

Green: open strong and settle into your main points.

How to use this presentation timer

Choose the speech or presentation length that matches your time limit.
Set yellow for the closing window and red for the final warning.
Start the timer where the speaker can see it during rehearsal or delivery.
Use the red cue to wrap up clearly instead of rushing the final sentence.

Useful timing presets

1 minute: intros, elevator pitches, quick answers.
3 minutes: status updates, classroom speeches, lightning talks.
5 to 7 minutes: short speeches, club talks, interview presentations.
10 to 15 minutes: work presentations, demos, pitches, and lessons.

Green yellow red speaker cues

GreenBuild context and deliver your core points.

YellowMove toward your final example or key takeaway.

RedClose the idea and land the ending cleanly.

OvertimeTrack how far past the limit the speech has gone.

Presentation timer FAQ

What is the best timer for a presentation?

A large countdown with simple color cues is usually easiest for speakers. Green, yellow, and red timing zones help you stay aware without reading tiny numbers while presenting.

Can this timer show overtime?

Yes. When the countdown reaches zero, the timer switches to overtime so you can see exactly how long the presentation has gone past the planned limit.

What yellow and red cue times should I use?

For a 5 minute speech, yellow at 60 seconds and red at 30 seconds works well. For a 10 to 15 minute presentation, try yellow at 2 minutes and red at 1 minute.

Does the presentation timer make sound?

It can play gentle cues when the timer starts, when yellow begins, when red begins, and when time is up. Use the sound button to turn cues off for quiet rooms.