Events & Ceremonies

Auction Bidding Timer

A fast-paced auction timer designed for charity auctions, estate sales, and live bidding events. Includes item preview, three progressive bidding rounds with decreasing time, a final call, and a transition period — keeping auctions exciting, fair, and moving at a steady pace.

6 segments · 10 minutes total

Segments

1

Item Preview

2m
2

Bidding Round 1

3m
3

Bidding Round 2

2m
4

Bidding Round 3

1m
5

Final Call

30s
6

Next Item Transition

1m

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How it works

This timer auto-advances through each segment so you can stay focused.

1

Item Preview

2 minutes

2

Bidding Round 1

3 minutes

3

Bidding Round 2

2 minutes

4

Bidding Round 3

1 minute

5

Final Call

30 seconds

6

Next Item Transition

1 minute

Frequently asked questions

Why use timed bidding rounds at an auction?

Timed bidding rounds create urgency and prevent auctions from stalling on a single item. The decreasing round durations (3 minutes, 2 minutes, then 1 minute) naturally build excitement and pressure bidders to commit. This format is especially effective at charity galas where you want to maximise bids while keeping the event entertaining.

How do I run a fair timed auction?

Display the timer on a large screen visible to all bidders so everyone has equal information. The item preview segment gives bidders time to inspect before bidding starts. Each bidding round is clearly colour-coded, and the pink "Final Call" segment signals that last bids must be placed immediately — preventing disputes about timing.

Can I use this for online or hybrid auctions?

Yes — share your screen or use a browser source in your streaming software. The visual countdown works just as well on a livestream as it does in person. For hybrid events, have the in-room screen and livestream showing the same timer so remote and in-person bidders are synchronized.

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