6-Minute Timer
Press start. It counts down to zero and rings an alarm — nothing to download, nothing to sign up for.
About this 6-minute timer
A one-click 6-minute countdown, most often used for jammy soft-boiled eggs, a short meditation, or a beginner's run interval. It runs in your browser and rings when it reaches zero.
Six minutes: the jammy egg
Six minutes in boiling water gives most large eggs a set white and a soft, jammy yolk — the kind used for ramen. It's also a common length for a short guided breathing session and a realistic target for a beginner's first continuous run.
6 minutes in other units
| Seconds | 360 |
|---|---|
| Minutes | 6 |
| Hours | 0.1 |
| Milliseconds | 360,000 |
| Share of a day | 0.42% |
Tips for using a 6-minute timer
- Lower the eggs straight from the fridge into boiling water, then move them to ice water when the timer rings.
- Extra-large eggs may need closer to 7 minutes; small eggs closer to 5.
- A six-minute run-walk is a sensible first goal in many couch-to-5K style plans.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 6-minute timer?
Press Start above and the page counts down from 6 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 6 minutes?
6 minutes is 360 seconds — 6 minutes or 0.1 hours. That's 0.42% of a day.
What is a 6-minute timer good for?
People commonly use a 6-minute timer for jammy soft-boiled eggs, a short meditation, or a beginner's run interval.
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.