3 minute timer
A free 3 minute timer that starts with one click. Big, clear digits, a progress ring, a loud alarm you can choose, and a countdown that keeps going in your tab title. Also searched as 3 min timer, timer 3 minutes.
What a 3 minute timer is good for
- Soft‑boiled egg once the water is boiling
- Steeping most herbal teas
- A HIIT work interval
- Timed toast or a quick stretch
- Three‑minute writing sprints
How to use it
- Start / pause: click Start or press Space.
- Reset: press R.
- Fullscreen: press F for a wall‑size display.
- Repeat: tick Repeat for back‑to‑back intervals.
- Alarm: pick Beep, Bell or Chime — or Silent with a desktop notification.
Tip: Tick Repeat to run back‑to‑back 3‑minute intervals for circuit training.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the 3 minute timer?
Press the Start button or hit the Space bar. The 3 minute countdown begins immediately and an alarm sounds when it reaches zero. Press Space again to pause.
Will the 3 minute timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. The remaining time is shown in the tab title, and if you reload the page the timer resumes from where it was. Turn on Notify to get a desktop notification when it ends.
Can I change the 3 minute timer to a custom time?
Yes. Click the digits to edit hours, minutes and seconds, or press a number key from 1 to 9 to set that many minutes. You can also open any page with ?m=12&s=30 in the address bar.
Does this timer work on a phone?
It works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, tablets and desktops, with no app or sign‑up. Keep the screen on for the alarm to sound on mobile.
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