The Stage Timer

Stop when the screen turns red.

A presentation timer is a large, screen-filling countdown that tells a speaker exactly how much time is left, turning yellow in the final minute and red the moment time runs out. Launch it fullscreen before the talk begins, pick a preset or a custom length, and let the color change signal the speaker from across the room, with no hand-waving from the back row.

How it works

Choose a preset duration or enter a custom time.

Click Launch Timer to enter presentation mode.

The timer starts paused - press play when ready.

Hover over the timer to reveal controls: play/pause, fullscreen, close.

The screen turns yellow at 1 minute remaining, then red when time is up.

If you keep talking, it counts overtime and pulses.


Why speakers need this

Hand signals from the back row don't work. Speakers need clarity. This tool fills your screen with a massive countdown. When it turns red, wrap it up.

Use it for pitch decks (3-5 min), lightning talks (5 min), conference presentations (10 min), or Q&A sessions. The timer starts paused so you can launch fullscreen before the speaker begins.

The timer will start paused. Click play when you're ready.

Questions people ask

Does the timer keep my screen from going to sleep?

Yes. When you launch it, the timer requests a screen wake lock so the display stays on for the whole talk. If your browser does not support wake lock, keep the tab active and turn off your system sleep timer as a backup.

How do I show it on the projector or a second screen?

Move the browser window to the projector or external display, then click the fullscreen button (the square icon) before the speaker starts. The countdown scales to fill the entire screen, so it stays readable from the back of the room.

What happens when the timer reaches zero?

The screen turns red and the number counts up with a plus sign, so a speaker who runs over sees exactly how far past the limit they are. The display also pulses, which makes overtime impossible to ignore.