162 Second Timer

Need just under three minutes to focus, reset, or get something small done? A 162 second timer—2 minutes and 42 seconds—offers a pocket of structured time that can supercharge your productivity or bring calm to a busy day. It’s short, simple, and surprisingly effective for managing time with intention.

Why Use a 162 Second Timer?

This timer for 162 seconds isn’t too long or too short—it’s just right for many everyday moments. Try using one 162 second timer to:

Do a short meditation using the meditation timer
Straighten up a room with help from the speed cleaning timer
Complete a quick paragraph or idea dump with the content creation timer
Prep before a presentation using the speech rehearsal timer

It’s perfect for squeezing useful output into those moments when you don’t quite have five minutes but still want to get something done.

Set It with an Online Timer

Using an online timer for 162 seconds takes all the guesswork out of tracking time. Whether you’re on your phone or computer, just press start and get going. You can even use it to brew your afternoon tea with the tea brewing timer or stretch between meetings with the stretching routine timer.

Quick Wins in Just 2 Minutes and 42 Seconds

Send a short, thoughtful email
Review your to-do list or make a quick plan
Grab a snack and some water while your timer runs
Do a focused breathwork session to reset your energy

Sometimes the difference between scattered and focused is a couple of well-timed minutes—and this countdown timer delivers exactly that.

Fun Fact: 162 Degrees Is the Interior Angle of a Regular 20-Gon

In geometry, a regular 20-sided polygon (a 20-gon) has internal angles of 162 degrees. It’s a cool reminder that sometimes, the best things are precise and oddly specific—just like this timer!

Explore Other Timers That Fit Your Flow

If you love how the 162 second timer helps you stay on track, explore other short timers that work well for daily transitions, bursts of focus, or mini breaks:

163 second timer	3 minute timer	1 minute timer
164 second timer	5 minute timer	30 second timer
165 second timer	10 minute timer	90 second timer
166 second timer	15 minute timer	15 second timer
167 second timer	25 minute timer	2 minute timer
168 second timer	20 minute timer	60 second timer
169 second timer	30 minute timer	10 second timer
170 second timer	6 minute timer	3 minute timer
171 second timer	35 minute timer	5 second timer
172 second timer	8 minute timer	12 minute timer
173 second timer	18 minute timer	7 minute timer

A 162 second timer helps turn small slices of time into structured wins. You don’t always need a full session to get something done—just a little pressure and a countdown can spark momentum.

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