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It typically takes about 2 minutes to sing the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” though real performances often range from roughly 1 minute 30 seconds to about 2 minutes 10 seconds , depending on the singer’s style and the setting.

Quick Scoop

• In most everyday, straightforward renditions, the anthem lasts around 1:45–2:00 minutes.

• At big events like the Super Bowl, the average length is about 1:55–1:56 minutes , with some versions a bit shorter and some stretched for dramatic effect.

• A few very simple, no-frills performances can come in closer to 90 seconds , while heavily embellished versions can push past 2 minutes.

Example for context

For major U.S. sports events since the early 1990s, the national anthem has usually hovered just under 2 minutes , and that timing is common enough that betting markets even set over/under lines around that mark for Super Bowl performances.

So if you’re timing a performance, planning a ceremony, or just curious from a forum-discussion angle, assuming about two minutes is safe and matches what you’ll hear in most high-profile renditions.

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