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Egg Timer

Free boiled egg timer with quick guidance for soft, medium, and hard eggs.

Start with 6 minutes for a soft boiled egg, then adjust for egg size, water temperature, and how firm you like the yolk.

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Space start/pause · R reset · ↑↓ adjust

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About the Egg Timer

Free egg timer for soft, medium, and hard boiled eggs. Start a 6 minute timer, adjust for your egg style, and get an alarm when done.

Common Uses

  • Soft boiled eggs
  • Jammy eggs
  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Breakfast prep
  • Tea eggs

How to Use

  • Click Start to begin your 6 minute countdown
  • Use the +/- buttons to adjust by 1 minute while running
  • Press Space to start/pause, R to reset your timer
  • Enable notifications for alerts when your egg timer finishes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I set an egg timer?

Use about 6 minutes for soft boiled eggs, 8 minutes for jammy yolks, and 10 to 12 minutes for hard boiled eggs. Egg size and starting temperature can change the result.

Should I start the egg timer before or after boiling?

For the most consistent result, start the timer when the eggs go into already boiling water, then move them to cold water when the alarm sounds.

Can I adjust the timer while it runs?

Yes. Use the plus and minus controls or edit the display directly if you need to add or remove time.