2 Minute Timer

2 minutes = 120 seconds

00 : 02 : 00

 

About this 2 minute timer

The dentist-recommended duration for brushing teeth. Also perfect for instant noodle steeping, quick plank holds, and short physical challenges.

Press start and the timer shows exactly when your 2 minutes will be up. It rings at zero, goes full screen for classrooms and kitchens, and is ready to go again with one tap.

What people use a 2 minute timer for

  • Brushing teeth for the dentist-recommended two minutes
  • Instant noodles and short tea steeps
  • Plank holds and short physical challenges
  • Two-minute rule: if a task takes less than two minutes, do it now

2 minutes at a glance

In seconds120 seconds
Halfway point1 minute
Start now and it ends at—

How to use the 2 minute timer

  1. The timer is ready at 02:00. Tap Edit time to change it.
  2. Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
  3. Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
  4. When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.

Keyboard shortcuts

  • Space start / pause
  • R reset
  • F full screen
  • M mute

Frequently asked questions

How many seconds are in 2 minutes?

2 minutes is 120 seconds.

How do I set a 2 minute timer?

Press Start Timer — it is already set to 02:00. To change the length, tap Edit time, enter hours, minutes and seconds, then press Set. You can also add a minute at any point with +1 min.

Does the timer work on a phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser with no app or sign-up, and it asks your phone to keep the screen awake while it runs.

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