2 Minute Sand Timer

A two-minute sand timer makes the everyday two-minute jobs visible — brushing teeth, a short calm-down, a quick turn — with a flowing hourglass a child can watch from start to finish instead of a number they can't read.

Why a 2-minute sand timer helps

About the 2 Minute Sand Timer

Two minutes of falling sand turns a quick task into something a child can see through to the end — long enough to matter, short enough to hold their attention the whole way down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2 minute sand timer keep accurate time in the background?

Yes. It counts down against the real clock rather than ticking in the tab, so your 2 minute sand timer stays accurate even if you switch tabs or lock your screen — and the alarm still sounds at zero.

Can I change the duration, or switch away from the sand clockface?

This page opens preset to 2 minutes on the Sand clockface, but you can set any duration and switch to a different clockface at any time using the controls below the timer.