18 minute timer
A free 18 minute timer with a choice of three alarms or a silent desktop notification. A phone cannot sit quietly on a shared desk and still tell you when time is up; this page can. Also searched as 18 min timer, timer 18 minutes, 18 minute countdown.
What fits in 18 minutes
- Cooking: a thick frozen pizza at 425°F, checked at the alarm.
- Fitness: six 3-minute rounds on the heavy bag, no rest between rounds.
- Study: one full TED talk, then its three main points written down.
- Household: mowing a small front lawn.
- Kids: a building-block challenge: tallest tower standing when the ring runs out wins.
Rehearsing an 18-minute talk
- Run the full talk against the timer without stopping, even when you stumble.
- Note where you were at 6, 12 and 18 minutes. Those marks tell you which third is too long.
- Cut slides, not speed. Aim to finish with 60 seconds to spare.
Shorter formats and lightning talks are covered on the presentation timer page.
Tip: choose Silent plus Notify in a shared office. The alert appears on your desktop and the room stays quiet. Nearby lengths: the 17 minute timer and the 19 minute timer. To count up instead, open the stopwatch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a frozen pizza bake?
Most frozen pizzas take 12 to 18 minutes at 400 to 425°F, depending on thickness. Follow the box and check at the alarm for a golden crust and bubbling cheese.
Can I keep the timer quiet in an office?
Set Sound to Silent and tick Notify. You get a desktop notification at the end and nobody hears a beep.
How long is a TED talk?
The standard TED slot is 18 minutes. Many speakers rehearse to 17 so a slow delivery on the day still fits.
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