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You cannot set a time limit for an entire assessment. Time limits apply at the test or question level, depending on the test type. Equip library content has fixed timers; only Custom Tests let you control them.

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How Time Limits Work

An Equip assessment is a set of tests, and each test contains one or more questions. See Assessments, Tests, Questions: The Hierarchy for a refresher.
The builder shows an Estimated Assessment Duration in the Test Order tab. See Assessment Duration for how that estimate is calculated.

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Time Limits by Test Type

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Equip Library vs Custom Tests

If a test uses Equip Content, its time limits are fixed. To control timers yourself, create a Custom Test and select My Content when adding a test. For custom quizzes, the display mode decides where the timer goes. See Time Limits on Custom Quizzes for details.

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Setting a Start Time Window

You can control when candidates are allowed to start an assessment, using the Cannot Start Before and Cannot Start After settings. See Assessment Settings for how to set the window and how time zones are handled.
For example, you can require candidates to start between 11:00 AM and 11:15 AM on a given day.

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What Happens When Time Runs Out

Candidates see a persistent time-remaining display while taking a test. In one-by-one quizzes, candidates cannot return to earlier questions, so time spent on a question is final.
You cannot control the time by which an assessment must end. Candidates may take a break between tests, so only the start window is enforceable. If you need a hard overall cap, such as 45 minutes, use a single test with a 45-minute duration; with two or more tests, the end time cannot be pinned down.
If a candidate faces a system or internet issue mid-test, see Resume Your Attempt for how interrupted attempts are handled.