3 Minute Timer

3 minutes = 180 seconds

00 : 03 : 00

 

About this 3 minute timer

The classic egg timer duration. Ideal for soft-boiled eggs, French press coffee steep, quick warm-ups, and speed chess blitz rounds.

Press start and the timer shows exactly when your 3 minutes will be up. It rings at zero, goes full screen for classrooms and kitchens, and is ready to go again with one tap.

What people use a 3 minute timer for

  • Soft-boiled eggs and French press coffee
  • Boxing and MMA-style 3-minute rounds
  • Blitz chess (3 minutes per player)
  • A short elevator talk or classroom transition

3 minutes at a glance

In seconds180 seconds
Halfway point1 minute 30 seconds
Start now and it ends at—

How to use the 3 minute timer

  1. The timer is ready at 03:00. Tap Edit time to change it.
  2. Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
  3. Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
  4. When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.

Keyboard shortcuts

  • Space start / pause
  • R reset
  • F full screen
  • M mute

Frequently asked questions

How many seconds are in 3 minutes?

3 minutes is 180 seconds.

How do I set a 3 minute timer?

Press Start Timer — it is already set to 03:00. To change the length, tap Edit time, enter hours, minutes and seconds, then press Set. You can also add a minute at any point with +1 min.

Does the timer work on a phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser with no app or sign-up, and it asks your phone to keep the screen awake while it runs.

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