Free 3 Minute Timer — 180 Second Countdown

Start a 3 minute countdown with one click. The timer runs in your browser with a clear alarm at zero, fullscreen support, and fifteen sound options.

What Takes 3 Minutes?

Three minutes is the steeping time for most green teas — go longer and they turn bitter. It is the duration of a standard classroom transition between activities, the typical rest period between heavy lifting sets, and the time limit for a timed free-writing exercise. Soft-boiled eggs need approximately 3 minutes from the moment they hit boiling water for a very runny yolk. A 3-minute plank is an intermediate fitness milestone that most people take weeks to build up to.

Features

Progress bar fills as the countdown runs. Browser tab title updates every second. Choose from fifteen alarm sounds including Gentle Chime for quiet environments and Urgent Alarm for noisy kitchens or gyms. Fullscreen mode makes the digits readable from across any room.

Need more or less? 1 minute timer, 5 minute timer, 10 minute timer. For tea timing specifically, see our Kitchen Timer Guide with exact steep times for every tea type.