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2 Hour Timer
A free 2 hour timer with an alarm, already set. Press Start and it counts down, full screen if you like, and rings at zero.
2 hour timer
Press Start or the space bar.
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen · Esc exit
The short answer
A 2 hour timer counts down 120 minutes and rings at zero. Press Start above; it keeps time in a background tab and after a reload, and asks your screen to stay awake while it runs. Two hours suits a long study session with breaks, a batch-cooking afternoon, a practice exam or a screen-time limit.
What fits in 2 hours?
Two hours is a session, not a sprint. Build breaks into it rather than pushing through.
- A long study session. Four 25-minute rounds with three 5-minute breaks take just under two hours. Plan the week with the study schedule maker.
- A practice exam. Sit it under timed conditions, with no phone, so exam day feels familiar.
- Batch cooking. Cook two or three dishes for the week. Plan them in the meal planner.
- A screen-time limit. Two hours of games or TV, then the timer ends it, not an argument. Check your weekly total with the screen time calculator.
- A long hike or bike ride. Start the timer at the trailhead and turn around at one hour.
How to use the 2 hour timer
- Press Start. The timer is already set to 2 hours. The space bar starts and pauses it too.
- Need a different time? Type it in the box, such as 7, 7m 30s or 7:30, and press Set. Or tap another preset.
- Make it big. Full screen (or F) shows only the countdown. Kids view shows a big colored disk that shrinks as time runs out.
- When it rings, press Stop alarm or the space bar. Restart runs the same 2 hours again; +1 min snoozes for a minute.
The timer saves the moment it will end on your device, so it stays accurate in a background tab and after a reload, and the time left shows in the tab title. The page has to stay open for the alarm to play.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set a timer longer than 2 hours?
Yes, up to 24 hours. Type 3h, 3:00:00 or 180 in the box and press Set. The +1 min button adds time while it runs.
Will a 2 hour timer drain my battery?
It keeps the screen awake while it runs, so the screen uses battery for the whole two hours. Plug the phone or laptop in, or turn the brightness down; the countdown itself uses very little.
Should I take breaks in a 2-hour study session?
Yes, plan them in advance. In a study of 87 students, fixed breaks, such as 6 minutes after every 24 minutes of study, went with less fatigue and more concentration than breaks taken at will, with similar work done.
Sources and evidence
- Biwer et al. (2023): Comparing Pomodoro breaks and self-regulated breaks — Among 87 university students, fixed breaks (such as 24 minutes of study and 6 of break) went with less fatigue and more concentration than self-timed breaks, with similar work done.
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