2 Hour Timer
This 2 hour timer opens at 2:00:00 and counts down 120 minutes when you press Start, then sounds the alarm.
Set. Start. Take a breath.
Extra time applies to this session only.
Pause and reset to change the start time.
Sound & display Make it work for you
Press Test sound to check your volume before starting.
Keep this page open. Sound may be delayed or unavailable if your device locks or your browser suspends the page.
Two hours is a long time for a phone or laptop to stay awake, so turn on Keep screen awake and keep the tab in front before you begin.
Key takeaways
- Two hours is 120 minutes or 7,200 seconds.
- The timer waits at 2:00:00 until you press Start.
- Keep screen awake and a charger matter more over two hours than over short countdowns.
- A two-hour block works best with a planned break in the middle.
How do I start a 2 hour countdown?
Press Start; the time is already set. Before you do, choose an alarm under Sound & display and press Test sound, so you know you will hear it in two hours. Turn on Keep screen awake. If you need, say, 2 hours and 15 minutes, press Pause and Reset, type 2 hours and 15 minutes into the custom fields and press Set timer.
How should I split two hours of study or work?
Few people concentrate well for 120 minutes without a pause. Decide on breaks before you start, and use the shorter timers for each part if you prefer a fresh countdown each time.
| Plan | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Two long blocks | 50 work + 10 break, twice | 120 minutes |
| Four Pomodoros | 25 work + 5 break, four times | 120 minutes |
| Three sessions | 30 + 10 + 30 + 10 + 30 + 10 | 120 minutes |
| One sitting | 120 minutes straight, for a mock exam | 120 minutes |
What is a 2 hour timer used for?
- Long exams and mock papers, shown full screen on a classroom board.
- Revision blocks with breaks, like the plans in the table above.
- A film or game night with a set end time for children.
- Kitchen reminders for slow roasts and stews; follow your recipe's times and use the timer as the reminder.
- Parking, room bookings or a library slot that ends at a fixed time.
Will the alarm still sound after two hours?
It should, if the page stays awake. Browsers can slow down or pause pages in the background, and a device that sleeps may delay the sound. Over two hours this is the main risk, so plug the device in, keep the tab visible and leave Keep screen awake on. If you come back to a locked phone, the time left on the screen is still right, but the alarm may have been late.
A rhythm for your focus ↗
Focus sessions, short breaks and a longer pause. Make the intervals your own.
Open Pomodoro timerTIME EVERYONE CAN SEEKeep the room on track ↗
A clear classroom countdown with an activity label and a quiet finish if you prefer.
Open classroom timerA timer for the time you have.
Pick a preset below. Need to count up instead? Our sister site Online Stopwatch times laps and split times in your browser, free and without an account.
Timing an exam? Try the Test Timer with warnings, extra time and a finish clock.
Countdowns
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FAQ
Can I see how much of the two hours is left at a glance?
Yes. Turn on Visual circle under Sound & display, and a coloured disc shrinks as the time runs out, turning from green to amber to red. It is easier to read from across a room than the digits.
Can I add time if two hours is not enough?
Yes. Press +1 min during the countdown as many times as you need. The extra time applies to this session only, and Reset takes you back to 2:00:00.
Is there a 90 minute or 1 hour version?
Yes. The 90 minute timer opens at 1:30:00 and the 1 hour timer at 1:00:00, with the same alarm, full screen and keep-awake settings.