3-Minute Timer
Press start. It counts down to zero and rings an alarm — nothing to download, nothing to sign up for.
About this 3-minute timer
A one-click 3-minute countdown, most often used for steeping a strong cup of tea, a quick meditation reset, or timing a short presentation slot. It runs in your browser and rings when it reaches zero.
The three-minute standard
Three minutes is the default steep time for black tea and the classic soft-boiled egg window. It's also long enough for a genuine mental reset but short enough that you'll actually take the break. Most kitchen instructions that say 'a few minutes' mean roughly this.
3 minutes in other units
| Seconds | 180 |
|---|---|
| Minutes | 3 |
| Hours | 0.05 |
| Milliseconds | 180,000 |
| Share of a day | 0.21% |
Tips for using a 3-minute timer
- Black tea steeps in 3-5 minutes; green tea wants closer to 2 and turns bitter past 3.
- A soft-boiled egg from boiling water lands around 3 minutes for a runny yolk, 6-7 for jammy.
- Three minutes is the standard round length in amateur boxing — useful for interval training.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 3-minute timer?
Press Start above and the page counts down from 3 minutes on its own — nothing to type. Need a little longer? Press +1 min while it runs, or pick a nearby duration from the list.
How many seconds are in 3 minutes?
3 minutes is 180 seconds — 3 minutes or 0.05 hours. That's 0.21% of a day.
What is a 3-minute timer good for?
People commonly use a 3-minute timer for steeping a strong cup of tea, a quick meditation reset, or timing a short presentation slot.
Will it keep time if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is measured against your device clock rather than counting screen refreshes, so it stays accurate in a background tab and the alarm fires on time. Some browsers need one click on the page before they allow sound.