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2 Hour Timer

Press start — it keeps counting even if you switch tabs, and chimes when time’s up. Tap the ring to pause.

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2 Hour Timer — Free 120 Minute Countdown

Need a 2 hour timer? The 120 minute countdown above is free, runs in your browser, keeps accurate time in a background tab and sounds an alarm at the end (or stays silent if you switch the sound off). Go full screen to use it like an exam-room clock.

Practise Exams Under Real Conditions

Many end-of-year school exams and university papers run for two to three hours, so a two-hour countdown is one of the most useful ways to prepare. Doing past papers against a visible clock builds the pacing you'll rely on in the exam room — knowing roughly how long each question deserves, and when to move on.

  1. Set up like the real thing — clear desk, phone in another room, past paper face down.
  2. Add reading time if your exam has it — the exam timer has presets with 5, 10 or 15 minutes of reading time built in.
  3. Turn the sound off and go full screen, so the clock is visible but quiet.
  4. Mark it afterwards and note where time ran short.

Other Ways to Use Two Hours

  • A long study block — ideally broken into shorter rounds with breaks; try four 25-minute Pomodoros with 5-minute breaks and a longer rest after.
  • Deep work — one important project, done properly.
  • Cooking — slow roasts, stocks and bread proving.
  • Screen-time and game limits — a clear, impersonal end point.

A Timer for the Exam Desk

If you'd rather practise away from screens, a silent 60-minute visual timer or one of our exam timers sits on your desk with no notifications and no temptation.

2 Hour Timer Video

Prefer a video version? Play the same countdown on YouTube — handy on a TV, classroom projector or second screen. Silent while it runs, with a gentle chime at the end.

2 Hour Timer – Calm Countdown with Gentle Alarm — video preview

Opens the YouTube player only when you press play. More free timer videos on our YouTube channel.

Exam Practice Video: 5 Min Reading + 2 Hours

Practising a past paper? This video runs 5 minutes of reading time (no writing) and then 2 hours of writing time, silent throughout with a chime at each switch. Check your own paper for its exact reading time.

2 Hour Exam Timer with 5 Minute Reading Time – HSC Practice Paper Timer — video preview

Opens the YouTube player only when you press play. More free timer videos on our YouTube channel.

2 Hour Timer — FAQ

Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. The countdown is based on the clock, not the tab, so it stays accurate in the background and the alarm is scheduled to sound on time. The time left also shows in the browser tab title.

Can I add reading time?

Yes — press +1 min before you start for each extra minute, or type the full length (up to 180 minutes) into the box and press Set.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no app and no ads.