3 Minute Timer
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3 Minute Timer

A free 3 minute countdown timer. Great for timed speeches, presentation Q&A slots, cooking (soft-boiled eggs!), and quick classroom activities.

What is a 3 minute timer used for?

  • 3-minute speeches and presentations
  • Soft-boiled egg timer
  • Quick game rounds
  • Presentation Q&A slots

How to use this timer

  1. 1
    Start the countdown

    The timer is pre-set to 3 minute timer. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.

  2. 2
    Customise (optional)

    Click the settings icon to change font, colour, background, and size. All settings are encoded in the URL — bookmark it to reuse your exact setup.

  3. 3
    Go fullscreen or add to OBS

    Press F for fullscreen — ideal for classrooms and presentations. For streaming, enable transparent background and paste the URL into OBS as a browser source.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to soft-boil an egg?

A soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk typically takes 3 minutes in boiling water. A 3-minute timer is perfect for this.

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