Speech (5–7 min)
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Toastmasters speech timer with green/amber/red signals
For a Toastmasters 5–7 minute speech, the green signal appears at 5:00, amber at 6:00, and red at 7:00; anything over 7:30 or under 4:30 is disqualified. This page uses colour phases so the signals happen on their own.
Frequently asked questions
What are Toastmasters' colour signals?
For a 5–7 minute speech: green at 5:00, amber at 6:00, red at 7:00. The speech is disqualified from contest scoring under 4:30 or over 7:30.
Does Tickline show the colour cues?
Yes. This page uses colour phases — green while there is time, amber near the minimum, red at the limit.
What about Table Topics?
Table Topics use a 1–2 minute limit: green at 1:00, amber at 1:30, red at 2:00. Use the 2 minute preset.
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