3 Minute Timer
One click to startAlarm at zeroKeeps time in the background
3:00
Time's up
Space to start or pause, R to reset, F for full screen.
Three minutes: cup noodles, a cup of green tea, or one round in the ring. Press Start, walk away, and the beep will call you back.
What people use a 3 minute timer for
- Instant noodles, which mostly say three minutes on the lid.
- Green or white tea, which turns bitter if it steeps much longer.
- A boxing round, or a round on a punch bag.
- Timed talks and debate speeches.
How this timer works
- It remembers the moment it will end, so it stays right when you switch tabs or your phone locks.
- At zero it plays a few short beeps, vibrates on phones that can, and shows "Time's up" in the tab title.
- While it runs it asks the screen to stay on. Full screen makes the numbers big enough to read across a room.
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Questions people ask
How long do cup noodles take?
Most brands say three minutes after adding boiling water. Some thicker noodles ask for four or five, so check the lid.
How long should green tea steep?
Two to three minutes in water just off the boil. Longer brings out the bitterness.
Does the timer work without an internet connection?
Once the page has loaded, yes. The timer runs in your browser and does not need the network to count down or to beep.
Counting down to a date rather than a few minutes? The countdown maker works for any day, and with Pro the Countdown app puts it on your iPhone Lock Screen.