Classroom Timer
A free classroom timer for lessons, group work, tests, transitions, and presentations. The countdown is designed to be readable from the back of the room, whether it is projected on a smartboard, shown on a classroom TV, or opened on a laptop at the front desk. Use the default large display for a simple "time left" signal, or add custom text such as "Clean Up Time", "Reading Sprint", "Group Discussion", or "Exam Starts In" so students know exactly what the countdown is for. Because the page does not require login, advertising, or analytics consent, it is practical for quick use during a live class.
What is a classroom timer used for?
- ✓Timed classroom activities and group work — keep stations, pair discussions, worksheet rounds, and independent practice moving without repeated verbal reminders.
- ✓Exam and test countdowns — show a visible time remaining signal for short quizzes, bell-ringers, exit tickets, and timed practice papers.
- ✓Transition and clean-up timers — make packing up, rotating groups, getting materials, or settling after recess more predictable for the whole room.
- ✓Presentation and speech timing for students — give speakers a clear countdown while classmates can also see when a turn is ending.
- ✓Smartboard warmups and starters — open the timer before students enter so the first task has a visible endpoint from the start of class.
- ✓Quiet work blocks — keep the timer large enough to read while avoiding extra browser clutter, ads, or tracking prompts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I project this timer on a smartboard?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode (press F or click the fullscreen button) to fill the entire screen. The large countdown is clearly visible from the back of most classrooms.
Can I add a message like "Clean up time"?
Yes. Open settings and add custom text above or below the timer. Great for showing instructions during timed activities.
Does it work without internet once loaded?
The timer logic runs entirely in the browser with no server calls — once the page loads, the countdown works offline. Keep the tab open if the classroom network drops during an activity.
Is this classroom timer free for teachers?
Yes. EasyTimer.app is free to use, does not require an account, and does not add advertising to the classroom display. Open the page, choose the duration, and start the countdown.
Can students open the same timer on their own devices?
Yes. Settings are stored in the URL, so you can copy a configured timer link and share it through your learning platform, chat, or slide deck. Students who open the link see the same duration, colours, text, and layout without needing accounts or setup.
What timer length works best for classroom transitions?
Short transitions usually work well with 1, 2, 3, or 5 minute timers. Longer activities often use 10, 15, 20, or 45 minutes. The related timers below link to common classroom durations.
Can I use this for student presentations?
Yes. For simple classroom talks, this page works well. For conference-style talks or speaker timing, the presentation timer and meeting timer provide more specialized routes.
Related timers
More timers
Set any duration on the homepage timer.
Short (10–25 min)
Long (30+ min)
By use case
- Classroom
- Stream
- Presentation
- Fullscreen
- OBS Timer
- Interval
- Tabata
- Relax
- Happy Cat
- Playful Cat
- Black Cat
- Airplane
- Paper Plane
- Flight Path
Need a section-by-section agenda timer? Open the presentation flow timer.