18 Minute Timer

TED talks are limited to 18 minutes, so speakers often rehearse with an 18-minute timer. Press play to start the 18 minute countdown, or switch the direction to count up.

18:00Ready

Full screen with only the timer. Made for projectors, TVs, and smartboards.

Screen
Quick Start
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Ambient Sounds
Space: play/pause | R: reset | P: present | +: add 1 min

What people use a 18 minute timer for

  • Rehearse a talk before the real thing
  • Bake a tray of muffins
  • Hold a focused team review

How long is 18 minutes?

18 minutes is 1,080 seconds. The timer starts at 18:00 and alerts you when it reaches zero.

What is a 18 minute timer good for?

TED talks are limited to 18 minutes, so speakers often rehearse with an 18-minute timer. People also use it to rehearse a talk before the real thing, bake a tray of muffins, or hold a focused team review.

Can I project the 18 minute timer on a big screen?

Yes. Click Present on a big screen and the page shows only the timer, full screen, in digits large enough to read from the back of a room.

Can the 18 minute timer count up or finish silently?

Yes. Count up climbs from 00:00 to 18:00 and still alerts you at the end, and setting the alarm to Off gives a silent finish.

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Jump straight to a preset countdown. Every timer starts with one click.

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