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Classroom Timer
Set a classroom countdown in minutes and seconds, with a large display for the whole room.
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Minutes run from 0 to 180 and seconds from 0 to 59. Pause keeps the time on the display. Reset returns it to this length. Typing a new length or choosing a preset loads that length immediately.
This classroom timer counts down a length you set in minutes and seconds, with presets for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. The remaining time appears in large type for a screen at the front of the room, and Start, Pause, and Reset control the countdown. At zero the page shows Time's up. It is a free online classroom countdown for transitions, independent work, and other short activities.
Set a classroom countdown in minutes and seconds
Choose minutes from 0 to 180 and seconds from 0 to 59, or use a preset for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. Start begins the classroom countdown, Pause holds the minutes and seconds that are left, and Reset loads the length from the boxes again. The remaining time is shown large enough to read from across the room.
When the countdown reaches 00:00, the page shows Time's up and stays there until you press Start or choose a new length. The end time is fixed from the clock at the moment you press Start, and each update reads the minutes and seconds left until that moment, including when the tab is in the background. It is a free online classroom timer for transitions, quiet work, and other short activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set the classroom timer?
Type the minutes and seconds, or choose 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. Minutes can be from 0 to 180, and seconds from 0 to 59. Press Start and the large display counts down in minutes and seconds.
Can I pause a classroom countdown and keep the time left?
Yes. Pause holds the remaining minutes and seconds, and Start continues from that point. Reset puts the display back to the length in the boxes. Typing a new length or choosing a preset loads that full length right away.
What happens when the classroom timer reaches zero?
The page shows Time's up and holds at 00:00. The finish is visual, and the timer stays quiet so a class is not interrupted by an alarm. Press Start to run the same length again, or set new minutes and seconds.
Does the countdown stay accurate in a background tab?
Yes. Pressing Start stores the end time from the clock, and the display reads how many minutes and seconds are left until that moment. The classroom timer keeps that end time if you switch to another tab.