What is a good timer setup for a speech?
Use a target duration with a two-minute warning and a final wrap-up cue so you can finish clearly without rushing the ending.
Interactive timing tool
Speech timer for talks and live sessions
Set a target duration, run the clock, and keep your delivery on time with clear warning windows.
Speech Timer
12:00 PM
5:00
Ready to start. Next cue: Wrap and move to Q&A
Quick presets
Live adjustments
Current status
On pace
On pace. Keep current flow.
Use this in live production
- 1Create a shared room for producers, operators, and speakers.
- 2Add time mid-session without breaking the rundown.
- 3Share a stage-safe viewer link to confidence monitors.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this as a presenter timer during events?
Yes. This page gives you a quick standalone timer, and you can move the same timing into a room when you need shared live outputs.
How do I keep speakers on schedule across a full agenda?
Use this timer for one segment, then run your full rundown in PresentationTimers with linked cues and stage displays.