Cooking Timer

Perfect Timing for Every Recipe

Cooking timer 2025 - free kitchen timer for eggs, pasta, rice, and baking with precise countdown display

🥚 Eggs & Basics

🍝 Pasta & Grains

🥦 Vegetables

🍰 Baking

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Your Essential Online Cooking Timer

A reliable cooking timer is essential for perfect results in the kitchen. Our free online cooking timer provides quick access to preset times for eggs, pasta, rice, baking, and all your favorite recipes. No app downloads required—works instantly on any device.

Popular Cooking Timer Presets

We've included the most commonly needed cooking times for everyday recipes. Soft boiled eggs (3 minutes), hard boiled eggs (7 minutes), pasta (10 minutes), rice (18 minutes), and many more presets help you achieve perfect results every time.

Perfect Timing for Common Foods

Why Use an Online Kitchen Timer?

Online cooking timers offer advantages over traditional kitchen timers. They're always available on devices you already carry, they never need batteries, and you can set multiple timers by opening several browser tabs. Plus, the large digital display is easy to read across the kitchen.

Tips for Better Cooking with Timers

Set your timer as soon as food starts cooking—not when you think to check the time. For boiled foods, start timing when water returns to a boil after adding ingredients. For baking, set the timer for 2-3 minutes less than the recipe suggests, then check and add time if needed. This prevents overcooking.

Cooking Timer FAQ

How long should I cook soft boiled eggs?
For perfect soft boiled eggs with runny yolks, cook for 6-7 minutes in boiling water. Place eggs in boiling water, set your timer for 6 minutes for very soft yolks or 7 minutes for slightly firmer yolks, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
How long does pasta take to cook?
Most dried pasta takes 8-12 minutes to cook al dente. Spaghetti typically needs 9-10 minutes, penne 11-12 minutes, and angel hair only 4-5 minutes. Always check the package directions and taste test 1-2 minutes before the suggested time.
How long to cook rice?
White rice typically takes 15-18 minutes after reaching a boil, while brown rice needs 40-45 minutes. For white rice, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes off heat before fluffing.
What is the best kitchen timer?
The best kitchen timer is one that's always accessible, easy to set, and provides clear alerts. Online cooking timers work on any device you already have, require no batteries, and are more convenient than physical kitchen timers.
How do I time multiple dishes cooking at once?
For multiple dishes, write down when each item needs to go in and come out. Start with the longest-cooking item first, then add others based on their cook times. You can open multiple browser tabs to run separate timers simultaneously.