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3-minute timer

Start a countdown set to 3 minutes, or adjust the duration before you begin.

Countdown timer
03Minutes
00Seconds

Set a duration and start when ready.

Practical uses for a 3-minute timer

This duration fits the activities below. Choose one, prepare what you need and start the countdown when you are ready.

Steeping black tea

Most black teas reach full flavour in about three minutes; pull the bag when the timer ends.

Soft-boiled eggs

Three minutes in gently boiling water gives a runny yolk with a set white.

Boxing and interval rounds

Standard boxing rounds run three minutes, so the timer suits rounds, HIIT intervals and rest tracking.

Song-length breaks

Roughly the length of one song — a natural micro-break or dance interval.

3 minutes in seconds, minutes and hours

Use these exact equivalents when another timer or recipe uses a different unit:

180Seconds
3Minutes
0.05Hours

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 3-minute timer?

3 minutes equals 180 seconds. Start it and the countdown runs to zero, then alerts you.

Can I adjust this 3-minute timer?

Yes. The page starts at 3 minutes, but you can change the hours, minutes or seconds before pressing Start.