How is this different from a plain countdown timer?

A plain countdown only tracks one total duration. This timer tracks multiple named phases in sequence and compares your actual pace against each phase's budget, so it can tell you if you are behind schedule mid-talk, not just when the whole thing ends.

Does the timer force me to move to the next phase?

No. Phases countdown but do not auto-advance. You click Next Phase whenever you actually finish that section, so the timer matches how you really present rather than a rigid schedule.

What do "behind schedule" and "over time" mean?

"Behind schedule" means the current phase has run past its own budget but your total elapsed time is still within the overall plan. "Over time" means total elapsed time across all phases has passed your full budget.

Can I change the number of phases?

Yes. Add up to 12 phases or remove any down to a minimum of one, and edit each name and duration before starting.

Can I pause mid-presentation?

Yes. Pause freezes the current phase's clock exactly where it is, and Resume continues from that same point.

What happens if I go over on one phase?

The phase clock keeps counting up past zero to show how far over you are, and the pacing badge switches to a warning state so you know to wrap up that section.

Presentation Timer

Name: Presentation Timer
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Author: Nham Vu

Break your talk into named phases with a time budget each, then run a live timer that flags when you fall behind or run over.

Presentation Phases

Total budget: 0:00

Ready

Set up your phases

0:00

Total elapsed 0:00 / 0:00

Summary

Break your talk into named phases with a time budget each, then run a live timer that flags when you fall behind or run over.

How it works

Edit the default phases or add your own, giving each a name and a duration in minutes and seconds.
Click Start; the first phase counts down and the total budget is shown at the top of the settings panel.
Click Next Phase whenever you finish a section, even if its timer has not reached zero yet.
The pacing badge and time display switch between on track, behind schedule, and over time based on your actual progress.
When the last phase is advanced, the timer shows a completion summary comparing total elapsed time to your budget.

Use cases

Rehearse a conference talk broken into intro, body sections, and Q&A.
Keep a webinar on schedule across an agenda with multiple speakers.
Time a thesis defense or oral exam with fixed sections and a strict total limit.
Run a sales pitch with separate discovery, demo, and pricing segments.
Pace a classroom lecture through topic sections within a class period.
Time a wedding toast or ceremony speech across written sections.

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Last updated: 2026-07-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu