What a kitchen timer is good for
Each suggestion opens in a space with a matching scene and alarm.
How to use the kitchen timer
- Press StartThe 10 minute countdown begins at once. The Space bar starts and pauses it too; R resets it.
- Adjust as you goUse − and + to change it by 1 minute, or click the digits and type any time, like 12:30, 1h30 or until 5:30pm.
- Hear the alarmA loud bell and beep rings at zero until you press Stop, with a vibration on phones. Pick a chime, a shorter ring or a silent glow under More.
- Make it yoursPick a scene and sound, press Fullscreen for a room-sized Clear view (Esc to exit), turn on notifications for a background tab, or add
?autostart=1to the link to start on load.
Shortcuts
SpaceStart / pauseRReset+Add time (− removes it)FFullscreen
Single-key shortcuts can be switched off under More.
Kitchen timer at a glance
| Accuracy | Counts to an absolute finish time, so it stays exact in a background tab and after the device sleeps. How the timing is tested |
|---|---|
| Alarm | Loud bell & beep that rings until you press Stop, with the whole screen flooding sunrise-warm. Chime, bell, beep, a shorter ring or a silent glow under More. |
| Display | Large digits that never jitter, a progress horizon, and a fullscreen Clear view (or Daylight, for bright rooms) readable across a room. |
| Sound | Optional rain, ocean, fireplace, café, night, brown or white noise and a focus pad — made in your browser, faded out at zero. |
| Memory | A running or paused countdown survives a reload or a browser restart, saved on this device only. |
| Price | Free. No ads, no signup, nothing to install — and it works offline once visited. |
Other ways to time with a kitchen timer
The same countdown as a picture, a soundscape, a projector view or a video.
About the kitchen timer
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.
Free kitchen timer with alarm for cooking, baking, steeping, prep, and cleanup. Works on phone, tablet, and desktop with no app required.
TimerHub calculates remaining time from an absolute finish timestamp, so missed browser callbacks do not create drift. Read the timing accuracy methodology and reproducible tests.
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Kitchen timer FAQ
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.