Traffic light timer

Green means go, yellow means hurry up, red means stop. Everyone in the room knows how much time is left without reading a single number.

05:00
Quick presets
Set the time

Keyboard: Space = start/pause · R = reset · F = full screen

Great for

  • Group work and presentations
  • Speeches, pitches and debates
  • Turn-taking in games

How to use it

Pick a time with the quick buttons or type hours, minutes and seconds. Press Start (or the Space key). The alarm rings when the time is up – press Stop to silence it. Use full screen to show the timer on a projector or TV.

Questions & answers

When does the light change?

Green for the first half, yellow for the next 30% and red for the last 20% of the time.

Is there a sound when it changes?

A short beep plays when the light turns yellow and red (if sound is on).

Can I use it for speech practice?

Yes – it works just like the lights used in speech clubs.

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