TimeOnline Egg Timer
Soft boiled, medium, hard boiled presets — audio alert when done. Works for any kitchen timer.
Quick presets
03:00
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Egg cooking times
Timings assume eggs are placed into boiling water from room temperature. Results will vary slightly by egg size and stove.
- 3 minutes: Soft-boiled, runny yolk
- 4 minutes: Soft-boiled, semi-liquid yolk
- 6 minutes: Medium — yolk just set, still slightly soft in center
- 8 minutes: Medium-hard, yolk mostly firm
- 10 minutes: Hard-boiled, fully cooked yolk
How to use it
- Click a preset or enter a custom duration.
- Start the timer when you put food in the pot or oven.
- The timer beeps when time is up.
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Common uses
- Boiling eggs to exact doneness (soft, medium, hard)
- Cooking pasta, rice, or noodles
- Steaming vegetables to specific textures
- Any kitchen task requiring a short timed countdown
FAQ
- How long for a soft-boiled egg?
- About 6 minutes from boiling water. Use the Soft-boiled preset for a quick start.
- Can I set a custom time?
- Yes — enter any minutes and seconds for custom kitchen timing, not just eggs.
- Does it alert when done?
- Yes — an audio beep plays when the timer hits zero.
- Can I use this for other cooking?
- Absolutely. It works for pasta, rice, steaming vegetables, or any timed kitchen task.