About the trivia & quiz timer
Keep trivia games moving with timed questions. Speed rounds (10s) for quick facts, standard (15s) for most questions, longer for complex answers. The time pressure adds excitement and prevents overthinking. Auto-reset for rapid-fire rounds.
Recommended times
| Speed (10s) | 10 seconds |
|---|---|
| Standard (15s) | 15 seconds |
| Think (30s) | 30 seconds |
| Essay (60s) | 1 minute |
How to use the trivia & quiz timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
How long should you give for a trivia question?
10–15 seconds for quick-fire general knowledge, 30 seconds for questions that need a little thought, and 60 seconds for picture or multi-part rounds.
Can I use it for a quiz night on a projector?
Yes — press Full screen. The digits fill the screen and a beep counts down the last five seconds.
Does it restart for the next question?
Turn on Auto-repeat and it restarts at zero automatically. Press the space bar to pause between rounds.
What presets does the trivia & quiz timer have?
Speed (10s) (10 seconds), Standard (15s) (15 seconds), Think (30s) (30 seconds), Essay (60s) (1 minute). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.