About the 2 Minute Timer
What can you use it for?
Two minutes is the brushing time dental groups suggest, which makes this timer popular with parents.
- Brush your teeth for the full two minutes dentists suggest
- Rest between workout sets
- Run a two minute tidy up
- Practice an elevator pitch
How to use it
Press Start. The orange ring shrinks as time passes and the time left also shows in your browser tab, so you can see it while you work in another tab. Press Pause to stop and Resume to carry on. When it reaches zero, the alarm plays and the numbers flash.
Tip: Go full screen in the bathroom so kids can watch the ring empty while they brush.
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Timers at a glance
| Timer | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1 Minute Timer | Hold a plank or a wall sit |
| 2 Minute Timer | Brush your teeth for the full two minutes dentists suggest |
| 3 Minute Timer | Steep a cup of tea |
| 4 Minute Timer | Steep stronger tea |
| 5 Minute Timer | Take a short break between tasks |
| 10 Minute Timer | Stretch or do a short yoga flow |
| 15 Minute Timer | Take a power nap |
| 20 Minute Timer | Do a short workout |
| 25 Minute Timer | Run one Pomodoro focus session |
| 30 Minute Timer | Cook a meal |
| 45 Minute Timer | Run a deep work session |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 2 minute timer?
Open this page and press Start. The timer is already set to 2 minutes, and an alarm rings at zero.
Will the alarm ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. Keep this tab open and the alarm plays at zero, even if another tab is in front.
Can I pause and resume?
Yes. Press Pause to stop and Resume to carry on from the same second.