How to use the 2 minute timer
- Press Start (or the space bar). The timer is already set to 2 minutes.
- Press Full screen to show it on a projector, smartboard or TV.
- When time is up it beeps three times and the screen flashes. Press Reset to run it again.
What 2 minutes is good for
Two minutes is the length dentists recommend for brushing, and it is the classic 'two-minute warning' before a transition. Children manage it without losing interest.
- Tooth brushing for children
- Two-minute tidy-up before the bell
- Speed debating rebuttals
- Stretch breaks between lessons
Other timer lengths
1 min3 min5 min10 min15 min20 min25 min30 min45 min1 hour
Need laps or to count up instead? Use the stopwatch.
Questions and answers
Can I use this as a toothbrush timer for kids?
Yes. Put it on full screen on a tablet in the bathroom; the colour ring shrinks so children can see how much is left, and it beeps at the end.
Can I turn the beep off?
Untick 'Sound'. The screen still flashes yellow when the two minutes are up.
Is this 2 minute timer free?
Yes, free with no sign-up and no app to install. It runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
Free to use, runs in your browser, nothing uploaded. Last updated 2026-10-07. Made by HandyToolkits; questions to [email protected].