How much caffeine is in Tim Hortons Large Coffee?
中文：Tim Hortons 大杯咖啡
Caffeine content
200 mg
Typical range: 180–220 mg
per 16 fl oz (473 ml)
About this drink
Tim Hortons' large drip coffee delivers a steady 200 mg — similar to Dunkin' and notably less than a Starbucks Pike Place of the same size. Their double-double (two cream, two sugar) is the same caffeine, just creamier.
Ingredients: Tim Hortons signature brewed coffee
When will it clear your system?
200 mg follows standard half-life. A morning cup clears by mid-afternoon; an afternoon cup spills into bedtime.
Based on caffeine's 5-hour half-life, a Tim Hortons Large Coffee consumed at 2:00 PM drops below the sleep-safe threshold (~20 mg) by approximately 06:37 the same evening.
Where this fits in a daily limit
That's roughly 100% of the 200 mg pregnancy guideline and 50% of the 400 mg general adult daily limit. One drink uses most of a pregnancy-safe day.
See our pregnancy caffeine guide or half-life sleep math for the deep dive.
How it compares
| Drink | Caffeine |
|---|---|
Tim Hortons Large Coffee Tim Hortons | 200 mg |
| Dunkin' Medium Coffee Dunkin' | 210 mg |
| Starbucks Pike Place (Grande) Starbucks | 310 mg |
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How much caffeine is in a Tim Hortons Large Coffee?
A 16 fl oz (473 ml) Tim Hortons Large Coffee contains approximately 200 mg of caffeine. Actual values may range from 180 to 220 mg depending on preparation and source variation.
Is Tim Hortons Large Coffee safe during pregnancy?
The current ACOG and NHS guideline is under 200 mg of caffeine per day during pregnancy. A single Tim Hortons Large Coffee uses most of the daily pregnancy allowance. Always consult your obstetrician for personalized advice.
When should I stop drinking Tim Hortons Large Coffee for sleep?
Caffeine has a 5-hour half-life. To have under 20 mg circulating at bedtime (the typical sleep-safe threshold), stop drinking Tim Hortons Large Coffee about 17 hours before sleep. 200 mg follows standard half-life. A morning cup clears by mid-afternoon; an afternoon cup spills into bedtime.
Tim Hortons Large Coffee vs Dunkin' Medium Coffee — which has more caffeine?
Tim Hortons Large Coffee contains 200 mg per serving; Dunkin' Medium Coffee contains 210 mg per 14 fl oz (414 ml). Dunkin' Medium Coffee is the stronger of the two.
Does Tim Hortons Large Coffee keep you awake?
200 mg is high caffeine. For sleep-sensitive people, Tim Hortons Large Coffee after noon may affect sleep onset and quality.
Caffeine values shown are typical for the listed serving size. Actual content varies by preparation, brewing method, batch, and brand reformulation. Not medical advice — consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance.