Presentation Timer
Traffic light display for speakers and presenters
Visual time management with green, yellow, and red phases.
Choose presentation length:
Continue presenting
Tip: Press F for fullscreen. Traffic light shows green (>50%), yellow (25-50%), red (<25%) time remaining.
Why I Made This Presentation Timer
I've watched too many conference talks run over time - including my own. The problem isn't that speakers don't care about time. It's that checking a tiny clock in the corner of your screen breaks your flow.
Traffic lights fix this. Green means keep going. Yellow means start wrapping up. Red means finish your sentence. You can see the color from across the room without losing your train of thought. I wish every conference had these.
Traffic Light Phases
Green (50%+ remaining)
You have plenty of time. Continue at your normal pace.
Yellow (25-50% remaining)
You're past halfway. Start thinking about your conclusion.
Red (<25% remaining)
Time to wrap up. Finish your final points and conclude.
What Makes This Timer Different
Presets for Real Formats
5-minute lightning talk, 20-minute conference slot, 45-minute workshop - pick one and go.
QR Code for the Room
Share a QR code so the AV person or moderator can track your time from their device.
Silent Mode
No alarm sound - just a screen flash. Your audience doesn't need to hear a buzzer.
Quick Time Adjustments
Q&A ran long? Add a minute. Finished early? No problem. +/- buttons right there.
Presentation Tips
Practice with the Timer
Rehearse your presentation multiple times with the timer to get comfortable with pacing.
Use Fullscreen Mode
Press F for fullscreen. The large display is visible from across the room.
Plan for Yellow
When you see yellow, you should be transitioning to your conclusion or summary.
Leave Time for Q&A
If you plan to take questions, set your timer shorter than your allotted time.
Use Cases
Conference Talks
Keep your conference presentation on time.
Business Meetings
Keep meeting presentations focused and efficient.
Academic Lectures
Time lectures and student presentations.
Workshops
Manage workshop segments and exercises.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the traffic light colors work?
Green means you have over half your time left and can continue at your normal pace. Yellow signals you are past halfway and should start moving toward your conclusion. Red means under a quarter of your time remains - finish your final points and wrap up.
How much time should I set for a conference talk?
Set the timer for your slot minus any Q&A. A typical conference talk is 20-25 minutes plus 5 minutes of questions, so set 20 minutes and treat the red phase as your signal to take questions.
Can the audience or moderator see the timer?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode on a second screen so the room can see the traffic light, or share the QR code so a moderator can follow your remaining time from their own phone.
Does the presentation timer make a sound when time is up?
You can choose. Silent mode flashes the screen instead of playing a buzzer, which is ideal when you do not want to interrupt the room. Sound alerts are available if you prefer an audible cue.