60 Minute Timer
One hour for long tests, labs and full lesson blocks.
Activity
Time
Station rotations
4 × 1 hour, 60s to switch · 1 hour total
Press Show to class for the board or projector. The disc shrinks and turns yellow, then red. Space starts and pauses. The screen stays awake while the timer runs.
Time's up!
Great work, everyone.
What a 60 minute timer is good for in class
- A long test or standardized test practice section.
- Four 14-minute stations with 1 minute switches (59 minutes).
- A whole lesson block, so you know when to wrap up.
Running one of these every day? See the test timer and station rotation timer for set-up tips.
How the 60 minute timer looks on the board
The disc starts full and shrinks clockwise. Its colour tells the class how much time is left, even from the back of the room:
| Disc | Clock shows | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Green | From 1:00:00 down to 30:00 | More than half the time left |
| Yellow | From 30:00 down to 12:00 | Less than half left |
| Red | The last 12 minutes | Final 20 percent |
Sounds
- A soft two-note warning chime at 1:00 left (you can turn it off).
- Three short blips at 0:03, 0:02 and 0:01.
- A rising end chime, “Time's up!” on the board and a burst of confetti (skipped if your device is set to reduce motion).
Splitting 1 hour into parts
For a long session, Station rotations can split the time into parts with a short break between them. Some ways to divide 1 hour of work, with 2 minute breaks added between parts:
| Parts | Each | Breaks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 30 min | 2 min | 1:02:00 |
| 3 | 20 min | 4 min | 1:04:00 |
| 4 | 15 min | 6 min | 1:06:00 |
Questions teachers ask
Is a 60 minute timer the same as a 1 hour timer?
Yes. It starts at 60:00, turns yellow at 30:00 left and red at 12:00 left, with the warning chime at 1:00.
How do I start a 60 minute timer?
This page is already set to 1:00:00. Press Start or the space bar. To put it on the board, press Show to class: the controls disappear and the timer fills the screen. Tap the screen to pause, press Esc to exit.
When does the 60 minute timer turn yellow and red?
It turns yellow with 30:00 left and red with 12:00 left. You can turn colour changes off so the disc stays green.
What sounds does the 60 minute timer make?
A warning chime at 1:00 left, then 3-2-1 blips and an end chime. Sound only starts after you press a button, and the speaker button mutes everything.