Egg Timer
06:00
Quick durations
Settings
- Space Start / pause
- R Reset
- F Full screen
- Z Zen mode (time only)
- M Mute
- ↑ ↓ ±1 minute
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Lower the eggs into boiling water, pick how you like them below, then press Start: the alarm rings when they’re done.
Times are for medium eggs lowered into water that is already boiling. Add about a minute for large eggs or eggs straight from the fridge, then cool them in cold water to stop the cooking.
| Egg | Time in boiling water | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-boiled | 3 min | Runny yolk, barely set white |
| Medium-boiled | 6 min | Firm white, soft yolk |
| Hard-boiled | 10 min | Firm white and yolk |
Frequently asked questions
How do I start this timer?
This page is already set to 6 minutes: press Start or the Space key. Press it again to pause.
Does the timer ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is calculated from the exact end time, so it stays accurate in a background tab. When time is up, the alarm rings, the tab title flashes and, if you allowed it, a notification appears.
Can I add time while it runs?
Yes: press +1 min or the up arrow key. The down arrow removes a minute.