This page opens with the countdown already set to 03:00 — press Start (or the space bar) and it runs in your browser, no account and no download. Click Fullscreen to put it on a projector, TV or stage monitor; the display turns red and can count into overtime when it reaches zero. Click the clock to type a different time.
Three minutes is the classic slot for an open-mic pitch or a lightning talk, a round of speed networking, or a cup of black tea.
Need the countdown on several screens at once, a message like PLEASE WRAP UP sent to the speaker, or control from your phone? That's what KUMA Timer does — desktop and Raspberry Pi software for stage timing at live events, church services and presentations. The Full tier is a one-off £8 with a 30-day free trial.