Online Egg Timer

How to use this online egg timer

Select your preferred doneness above — soft, medium, or hard — and press Start. The countdown runs right in your browser tab, so you can switch to another app without losing track of the time. When the eggs are done, a three-beep alert plays automatically.

Egg boiling times at a glance

All times below assume eggs are placed into already-boiling water and then immediately timed. Room-temperature eggs take slightly less time than cold-from-the-fridge eggs.

• Soft-boiled (4 min): Firm white, fully runny yolk — ideal for toast soldiers or ramen.
• Medium / jammy (7 min): Set white, yolk that's cooked but still golden and slightly soft in the centre — great for salads and grain bowls.
• Hard-boiled (12 min): Fully set white and yolk, easy to peel, perfect for egg sandwiches and meal prep.

Tips for perfect boiled eggs every time

• Bring the water to a full rolling boil before lowering the eggs.
• Use a spoon or spider strainer — never drop eggs from height, or they'll crack.
• As soon as the timer goes off, transfer eggs directly to an ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Even a minute of residual heat changes the yolk texture.
• For the easiest peeling, use eggs that are a few days old rather than fresh-laid eggs.