30 Minute Timer
A free 30 minute countdown timer. Common uses: a TV episode, a half of football, a meeting segment, and a typical podcast-clip duration.
What is a 30 minute timer used for?
- ✓30-minute meetings and stand-ups
- ✓Study sessions and revision blocks
- ✓Cooking — roasting and baking
- ✓Workout and exercise sessions
How to use this timer
- 1Start the countdown
The timer is pre-set to 30 minute timer. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.
- 2Customise (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.
- 3Go 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
How long is a standard meeting?
The most common meeting length is 30 or 60 minutes. Research shows 25-30 minute meetings tend to be more productive than hour-long ones due to shorter attention spans.
How long is a TV episode usually?
A standard 30-minute TV slot is typically 22 minutes of content + 8 minutes of advertising. Streaming-original 30-minute episodes are often 24–28 minutes of pure content.
Can I use this as a meeting timer?
Yes. 30-minute meeting blocks are the calendar default for most professional scheduling tools. For agenda-driven meetings with multiple timed items, see the EasyTimer.app Meeting feature.