2 hour timer

A free 2 hour timer that loads already set to 2:00:00. Unlike a phone timer, it shows the remaining time in the browser tab and the end time is saved, so a reload does not lose your place. Also searched as 2 hr timer, two hour timer, 120 minute timer.

What takes about two hours

Task	Typical time	Note
Laundry, wash plus dry	45 to 60 min each	Set 2:00 and move the load at the first alarm, or use the laundry timer twice
Bread, first rise	1 to 2 h at room temperature	Judge by volume, not the clock; dough should roughly double
Bone-in ham, 8 lb, at 325°F	About 15 min per pound	Heat to 140°F for a fully cooked ham
Beef chuck pot roast, 3 lb, at 325°F	2.5 to 3 h	Check at 2 h; it is done when a fork twists easily
Two-hour parking zone	2 h	Set 1:50 to leave a walking buffer
Movie night	About 2 h with trailers	A fair screen-time cutoff for a family evening

Parking and laundry

For street parking, start the timer the moment you lock the car and knock ten minutes off the posted limit. For laundry, two hours covers a normal wash and a full dry on most machines. If you only want to be told when the washer finishes, the 1 hour timer is usually closer.

Keeping a long timer alive

Two hours is long enough for a device to fall asleep. Leave the tab open, keep the screen awake, and tick Notify on a desktop browser so a notification arrives even if you are in another window. Phones mute browser audio when they lock, so raise Auto-Lock or plug the phone in with the screen on. A countdown timer set from the alarm clock page works the same way for a fixed end time.

Nearby lengths

Try the 90 minute timer for a shorter block or the 3 hour timer for braises and long study sessions. The bread proofing timer covers rises in more detail.

Frequently asked questions

Will the 2 hour timer keep running if I close the tab?

The end time is saved in your browser, so reopening the page shows the right remaining time. But a closed tab cannot play the alarm, so keep it open.

Can I set 2 hours 30 minutes?

Yes. Click the digits, type 2 in the hours box and 30 in the minutes box, then press Enter.

Is a 2 hour parking timer accurate enough?

Yes, it follows your device clock. Set it a few minutes short of the limit so you have time to walk back to the car.