2 Minute Timer
Press Start for a 2 minute countdown with an alarm at the end. It is already set; change the time any time you like.
Keys: Space starts or pauses, R resets, F toggles fullscreen.
How to use it
- Pick a time with the hours, minutes and seconds boxes, or tap a quick button.
- Press Start. Press it again to pause.
- When the time is up the page flashes and an alarm sounds. Press Stop alarm to silence it.
- Use Fullscreen to show the countdown on a projector, a TV or a second screen.
What people use it for
- Brushing your teeth for the full two minutes dentists recommend
- A quick stretch break at your desk
- Timing a cold shower or an ice bath start
- A two-minute tidy-up sprint
- Giving a turn in a board game a time limit
Two minutes is long enough to do something real and short enough that anyone can start. Many people use it to begin habits: if the first two minutes are easy, the rest follows.
Questions
How do I set a 2 minute timer?
It is already set. Press Start and the countdown begins from 2:00
Can I use the 2 minute timer fullscreen?
Yes. Press Fullscreen or the F key to fill the screen with large numbers, which is handy for a classroom or a group.
Does the timer keep working in another tab?
Yes. It measures real clock time, so it stays correct while you use another tab or app. The time left also shows in the tab title. Your browser may mute sound in a background tab on some phones, so keep the screen on for the alarm.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no install and no limit. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in any modern phone browser. While a countdown is running we ask the screen to stay awake where your browser allows it.