Kitchen Timer
Free online cooking timer with sound alerts for prep, baking, and quick reminders.
Set this kitchen timer before you wash your hands, turn away from the stove, or start the next prep step. The countdown keeps running in your browser.
Space start/pause · R reset · ↑↓ adjust
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About the Kitchen Timer
Free kitchen timer with alarm for cooking, baking, steeping, prep, and cleanup. Works on phone, tablet, and desktop with no app required.
Common Uses
- Tea steeping
- Boiling eggs
- Oven checks
- Resting meat
- Quick cleanup
How to Use
- Click Start to begin your 10 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 kitchen timer finishes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this kitchen timer on my phone?▾
Yes. Open the timer in your mobile browser, set the duration, and keep the phone nearby for the alarm. No app install is needed.
What are common kitchen timer durations?▾
Three to five minutes works for tea and soft eggs, 10 to 15 minutes works for prep and short bakes, and 30 minutes works for longer oven checks.
Will the timer keep running if I switch tabs?▾
Yes. TimerHub keeps counting down in the browser and plays an alarm when the kitchen timer reaches zero.