Egg Timer

An Egg Timer That Gets It Just Right

Boiling eggs seems simple - until you're staring down a rubbery yolk or a runny mess. This timer is built to take the guesswork out. Whether you like your yolks soft and golden or firm and sliceable, this tool helps you nail the perfect cook, every time.

Choose a Preset or Set Your Own

You can jump right in with one of the preset buttons, each labeled for a common boil time:

• Soft Boiled: 3 minutes
• Medium Boiled: 6 minutes
• Hard Boiled: 8 minutes
• Extra Hard: 10 minutes

Prefer something in between? Just punch in your own time using the minute and second inputs. As soon as you adjust the numbers, the timer updates itself in real-time—no extra clicking required.

What Happens While the Clock Ticks

Once you hit start, the countdown begins and the egg graphic comes to life. You’ll see steam rising and the egg’s appearance change as time passes. It's not just cute - it actually shows how cooked your egg is at any moment. There's also a clean circular progress ring that shrinks down as the seconds count off.

Need to take a break? Tap the pause button, or use the spacebar as a shortcut. You can pick right back up without losing your place. Want to reset and start over? There’s a button for that too.

Get Notified When It’s Ready

When time’s up, a few things happen: the display flashes, the status changes to "Done!", and if sound is turned on, you’ll hear a quick double-beep to let you know your egg’s cooked. You’ll also get a visual notification right on the screen - no need to keep staring at the timer while it runs.

If you’d rather keep things quiet (maybe you're sneaking in breakfast at your desk), you can toggle the sound on or off anytime with a single click.

Built-In Guide for Better Boils

Not sure which style to go for? Scroll down a bit and you’ll find a helpful visual guide that breaks it all down:

• Soft Boiled: 3-4 minutes, runny yolk
• Medium Boiled: 6-7 minutes, creamy yolk
• Hard Boiled: 8-9 minutes, solid center
• Extra Hard: 10+ minutes, extra firm

There's even a tip section with practical cooking advice, like starting with room temperature eggs or dropping them in an ice bath when time's up.

Little Extras That Make It Easy

• The current time is always displayed, so you don’t lose track of your morning routine.
• The timer defaults to soft boiled and highlights your selected preset so you know what’s active.
• Keyboard shortcuts make it easy to control without touching the mouse: spacebar to start/pause, Escape to reset.

One Less Thing to Worry About in the Morning

Whether you're meal prepping for the week or just trying to get breakfast on the table without overcooking it, this timer keeps things simple and clear. You choose your time, press start, and let the egg do the rest—no overthinking, no guesswork.