Can I use this timer for Toastmasters meetings?

Yes. This timer uses the official Toastmasters green-yellow-red traffic light system with presets for Table Topics (1-2 min), Evaluations (2-3 min), Ice Breakers (4-6 min), and Prepared Speeches (5-7 min).

Speech Timer

For Toastmasters Meetings & Presentations

Select Speech Type

Timing Thresholdse.g. 1:30, 90, 2m

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Yellow

Red

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Built by Arbaz

Free Online Speech Timer

This speech timer uses the green-yellow-red traffic light system to help speakers stay within their allotted time. It works for Toastmasters meetings, presentations, TED talks, debates, classroom speeches, and any public speaking event.

Press Start or hit the spacebar to begin timing. The screen color changes automatically — green when you reach the minimum time, yellow as a warning, and red when time is up. No download, no sign-up, no ads.

Speech Timer Presets

Speech Type	Green	Yellow	Red	Best For
Table Topics	1:00	1:30	2:00	Impromptu speeches, quick answers
Evaluation	2:00	2:30	3:00	Speech evaluations, feedback
Ice Breaker	4:00	5:00	6:00	First speech, introductions
Prepared Speech	5:00	6:00	7:00	Most Toastmasters speeches
Extended Speech	8:00	9:00	10:00	Longer presentations, workshops
Custom	Set your own times			TED talks, debates, pitches

Who Uses a Speech Timer?

Toastmasters Members

Time Table Topics, evaluations, ice breakers, and prepared speeches with the official green-yellow-red system.

Presenters & Speakers

Practice staying within your allotted time for conferences, meetings, webinars, and keynotes.

Students & Teachers

Time classroom presentations, thesis defenses, debate rounds, and oral exams.

Event Organizers

Keep speakers on schedule at TEDx events, conferences, pitch competitions, and panel discussions.

Speech Topics & Guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this speech timer?

Select a preset or set custom times, then press Start or hit the spacebar. The screen changes from green to yellow to red as you approach the time limit.

What do the green, yellow, and red signals mean?

Green = minimum time reached (you are on track). Yellow = approaching maximum (start wrapping up). Red = maximum time reached (stop speaking).

Can I use this for Toastmasters meetings?

Yes — this uses the official Toastmasters green-yellow-red traffic light system with presets for all speech types including Table Topics, Evaluations, Ice Breakers, and Prepared Speeches.

Does this work for online meetings on Zoom?

Yes. Share your screen on Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams to display the timer. The large color changes are easy to see even on small screens.

Is this speech timer free?

Completely free. No sign-up, no download, no ads. Works on any device with a web browser.