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5 Minute Presentation Timer

The standard conference-talk length. Rehearse to about eighty percent so live pacing and questions still fit.

How to use this timer

Run it on a second screen or phone facing you. The colour change in the final minute is your cue to move to your close.

About this length

A 5-minute presentation timer for talks, pitches, and demos. Put it on a second screen or a phone at the lectern and keep to your slot without glancing at a watch.

More timers like this one are listed on the productivity timers page.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 5-minute presentation timer?

It counts down exactly 300 seconds (5 minute) and then plays an alarm that loops until you dismiss it.

Why choose 5 minute for presentation?

The standard conference-talk length. Rehearse to about eighty percent so live pacing and questions still fit.

Does it keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. The countdown is anchored to a real end-timestamp, so a throttled background tab still finishes at the right moment.

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