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60 minute timer

A 60 minute countdown timer for the projector: big digits, a quiet chime, warning colours and full screen. Good for tests, project time and class periods.

Ready

1:00:00

Keys: Space start or pause · R reset · ← → 30 seconds · 1–8 the presets · M sound · F full screen

How to use it

  1. The timer is already set to 1 hour. Press Start, or tap the Space bar.
  2. Press F to fill the screen. The buttons fade away until you move the mouse; press Esc to come back.
  3. Add or take off 30 seconds with the arrow keys. If you need a different length, press a preset or choose Custom.

Ideas for class

  • Show one hour for a staff meeting or workshop so it ends on time.
  • Time a 60-minute test with a visible clock.
  • Run a 60-minute project block with breaks planned at 20 and 40 minutes.
  • Use it for a study group with a five-minute break at the half.
  • Time a long studio session in art or technology.
  • Set a one-hour reading and writing block with a reflection at the end.
  • Split 60 minutes into 42 to work and 18 to share: press Start, and pause at 42:00 elapsed to switch.

Related

Questions

Will the 60 minute timer show hours?

Yes. A one-hour timer reads 1:00:00 and counts down to 0:00. The digits resize to fit the screen.

Is a 60 minute timer good for a test?

It works well as a visible clock for a test or a long task. Set it to 1 hour, press Start, and use full screen with the Quiet style if you do not want colours changing or a sound at the end. You can also pause it if the class is interrupted, and press Resume to continue from the same time.

How do I change the 60 minute timer?

Press a preset button or choose Custom and type a length such as 7:30 or 90s. The page address updates to carry the new length, so you can bookmark it or share it. This page always opens at 1 hour.

Will the 60 minute timer keep the right time if the tab is in the background?

Yes. The countdown compares the clock when you pressed Start with the clock now, so it stays right when a tab sleeps. When it reaches zero it plays a short, soft chime (press M to turn the sound off) and the page title in the tab says the time is up.

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