1 Minute Timer

A free 60-second countdown timer that starts immediately. Perfect for elevator pitches, lightning rounds, quick cooking tasks, and any situation where every second counts.

What is a 1 minute timer used for?

✓Elevator pitches and 1-minute speeches
✓Lightning round games and quizzes
✓Quick microwave and cooking tasks
✓HIIT exercise intervals
✓Classroom speed activities

How to use this timer

1
Start the countdown
The timer is pre-set to 1 minute timer. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.
2
Customise (optional)
Click the settings icon to change font, colour, background, and size. All settings are encoded in the URL — bookmark it to reuse your exact setup.
3
Go fullscreen or add to OBS
Press F for fullscreen — ideal for classrooms and presentations. For streaming, enable transparent background and paste the URL into OBS as a browser source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you do in 1 minute?

A one-minute timer is perfect for elevator pitches, lightning round games, quick cooking tasks, speech timing practice, HIIT exercise intervals, and classroom speed rounds.

Is there a 60 second version?

1 minute and 60 seconds are the same duration. This timer counts down from 1:00 to 0:00.