A precise browser-based egg timer with soft, medium, and hard-boiled presets — plus a custom countdown. Plays an audible alert when time is up. No app needed.
Open Egg Timer → free, no sign-inThe best tool for timing an egg is one that is always available, needs zero setup, and actually makes a noise when the time is up. This browser-based egg timer covers the standard boiling times — soft, medium, hard — as single-click presets, with a custom input for anything else. It runs entirely in the browser tab with a clear countdown display and an audio alert at the end.
Anyone who cooks eggs and wants a simple, reliable countdown that doesn't require reaching for a phone app or fiddling with a smart speaker.
No tutorials. No learning curve. Open it and get started.
No server uploads. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device.
Completely free. No trial period. No premium tier for basic functionality. No account required. Use it as often as you need.
One job, done well. Egg Timer was built to solve a specific problem cleanly. No feature bloat, no ads, no distractions.
What are the default preset times?
Soft: ~4 minutes. Medium: ~7 minutes. Hard: ~10 minutes. These are for large eggs from a cold start in boiling water.
Will it alert me if I switch tabs?
Yes — the browser audio alert plays regardless of which tab is active, as long as the browser window is open.
Can I set a custom time?
Yes — enter any minutes and seconds using the custom input.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — the timer works in any modern mobile browser.
Is this free?
Yes — completely free, no sign-in required.
Free. Instant. No sign-in. Open it and get the job done.
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