Exam Timer
Practice timed exams for SAT, GRE, ACT, and more
About Exam Timers
Timed exam practice is essential for standardized test preparation. Using an exam timer helps you develop pacing strategies, improve time management skills, and build confidence under pressure. Whether you're preparing for the SAT, GRE, ACT, or another standardized test, practicing with realistic time constraints ensures you'll be ready for test day.
Our exam timer supports both single-section practice (for focused work on specific areas) and multi-section exams that simulate the full test experience. The section-by-section timer automatically transitions between sections, tracks elapsed time for each section, and provides visual and audio warnings as time runs out.
For test-takers with accommodations such as extended time or stop-the-clock breaks, the timer includes adjustment buttons (+/- 1 minute) to accommodate these needs. The pause feature lets you take breaks while maintaining accurate section tracking.
Features
- Single-Section Mode: Practice specific sections with flexible timing
- Multi-Section Mode: Practice full exams with multiple sections
- Preset Exams: SAT, GRE, and ACT templates with realistic section times
- Real-Time Tracking: See both remaining and elapsed time for each section
- Progress Indicator: Visual progress tracking showing completed, current, and upcoming sections
- Countdown Warnings: Visual and audio alerts at 5 minutes and 1 minute remaining
- Time's Up Alert: Full-screen overlay with audio alert when time expires
- Accessibility Features: Adjust time for accommodations, pause functionality, keyboard shortcuts
- Fullscreen Mode: Minimize distractions by viewing the timer in fullscreen
- Dark/Light Theme: Comfortable viewing in any lighting condition
Test Accommodations
If you qualify for test accommodations such as extended time, stop-the-clock breaks, or other adjustments, you can use the +1 minute and -1 minute buttons to adjust the timer as needed. The pause button allows you to stop the clock for breaks without affecting your current section's time tracking. This makes our exam timer suitable for practicing with the exact accommodations you'll receive on test day.