Clean, distraction-free exam countdown with time warnings for students and teachers.
Free Online Exam Timer
A clean, no-distraction countdown timer designed specifically for exams and timed tests. Set your exam duration, press Start, and the timer counts down with automatic warnings at 30 minutes and 10 minutes remaining — giving students time to check their work before time is up.
How Teachers Use This Timer
Set the exam duration and press Start when all students are ready. The large display is easy to read from across the room. Use fullscreen mode to project the countdown on a whiteboard or TV screen. The color changes from green to amber at 30 minutes and red at 10 minutes — giving students a clear visual signal without interrupting the exam.
How Students Use This Timer
If you are practicing timed exams at home, set the timer to match your exam duration and work through practice papers. Seeing the time countdown helps you develop pacing skills — knowing roughly how many minutes to spend per question before moving on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this for standardized tests like SAT or ACT?
Yes. Set the timer to match each section length — for example 65 minutes for SAT Reading. The warnings at 30 and 10 minutes help you pace your answers and save time for review.
Will the timer work if I minimize the browser?
Yes. The timer continues running in the background when you switch tabs or minimize the browser. The remaining time is shown in the browser tab title so you can check it at a glance.
Can I turn off the sound warnings?
Yes. Set the Alert to Silent and the timer will change color at the warning thresholds without making any sound — useful for quiet exam environments.