90 Second Timer
A free 90 second timer, preset and ready. Press Start for a quick 1 minute 30 seconds countdown with an alarm at zero. Perfect for short drills, plank holds, brushing teeth and quick games. Runs in your browser — no download.
What is this timer good for?
- Steeping green, black or herbal tea correctly
- A round of stretching or a mobility flow
- A speed-cleaning or tidy-up burst
- Boiling an egg or a quick stovetop task
- A short meditation or box-breathing session
How to use it
- The timer opens preset to 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Adjust the hours, minutes or seconds for a different length.
- Press Start and the big display counts down.
- An alarm sounds at 00:00:00 — press Reset to run it again.
How long is 1 minute 30 seconds?
90 seconds is 1 minute 30 seconds, or 1.5 minutes. At a relaxed speaking pace of two words per second, about 180 words fit into this window. Half of 1 minute 30 seconds is 45 seconds, and two rounds back to back add up to 3 minutes.
Ninety seconds is about how long a typical microwave takes to reheat a mug of liquid.
Things that take about 1 minute 30 seconds
- Run a 90-second sprint, hard pedal or jump-rope burst in interval training.
- Give kids exactly 1 minute 30 seconds for a speed tidy-up race or for taking turns on a toy.
- Rest between weight-lifting sets — 1 minute 30 seconds keeps the intensity high without letting muscles cool down.
- Use 1 minute 30 seconds as the answer clock in quiz nights, charades and board games.
FAQ
Will it ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer calibrates against your system clock, so it stays accurate even in a background tab. Just don't close the tab.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser with no download, signup or plugin.
Can I change the duration?
Yes. Type any hours, minutes and seconds into the fields, or pick a related timer above.
Is it free?
Yes, it is completely free to use.
How long is 90 seconds really?
90 seconds is 1 minute 30 seconds, i.e. 1.5 minutes.
What if I need a bit more or less than 1 minute 30 seconds?
Adjust the hours, minutes and seconds fields before pressing Start — the 90-second preset is only a starting point, and the Related links above jump to neighbouring lengths.