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Cooking Timer

Perfect Timing for Every Recipe

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🥚 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 need our 3-minute timer, hard boiled eggs use a 7-minute timer, pasta cooks perfectly with our 10-minute timer, and rice needs 18 minutes. Visit our dedicated egg timer for more egg cooking times.

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.

Egg Timer - Perfect Eggs Every Time

Getting eggs just right requires precise timing. Our egg timer presets help you nail it every time:

For more egg cooking times, visit our dedicated egg timer page.

Pasta Timer - Al Dente Perfection

Different pasta shapes require different cooking times. Use our pasta timer with these guidelines:

Pro tip: Taste test 1-2 minutes before the package time. Pasta continues cooking slightly after draining.

Meat Cooking Timer

Cooking meat to the right temperature is crucial for safety and taste. Use these meat timer guidelines:

Always use a meat thermometer for safety: chicken 165°F, pork 145°F, beef medium-rare 130-135°F.

Baking Timer - Perfect Results

Baking is chemistry, and timing is critical. Our baking timer helps you achieve perfect results:

Start checking 5 minutes before the minimum time. A toothpick should come out clean for cakes and muffins.

Seafood Cooking Timer

Seafood cooks quickly and overcooks easily. Use our seafood timer for precision:

Seafood is done when opaque and flakes easily. Shrimp should be pink and C-shaped (overcooked shrimp curl into an O).

Rice and Grains Timer

Perfect grains require precise timing. Use our rice timer for fluffy results:

Vegetable Cooking Timer

Vegetables vary widely in cooking time. Here's our vegetable timer guide:

Grilling Timer

Grilling requires attention to time for perfect char without burning. Our grill timer guidelines:

Microwave Cooking Timer

Microwave times depend on wattage, but these estimates work for most 1000W microwaves:

Free Online Kitchen Timer Benefits

Our free cooking timer online offers advantages over physical kitchen timers: no batteries needed, works on any device you already own, loud alarms you can hear across the kitchen, multiple timers by opening browser tabs, and it's always available whenever you need it. Bookmark this kitchen timer for instant access while cooking.

Cooking Timer for Meal Prep

Efficient meal prep requires precise timing to cook multiple components simultaneously. Our cooking timer for meal prep helps you coordinate batch cooking sessions for the entire week.

Batch Cooking Timer Strategies

Weekly Meal Prep Schedule

A successful meal prep session typically takes 2-3 hours. Start with items that take longest—roasted proteins and grains—then prep vegetables while those cook. Our kitchen timer lets you track multiple items by opening separate browser tabs.

Cooking Timer for Baking

Baking demands precision timing more than any other cooking method. Our baking timer ensures your breads, pastries, and desserts come out perfectly every time.

Bread Baking Timers

Cookie and Pastry Timing

Cookies require careful timing—often just 1-2 minutes makes the difference between chewy and crispy. Use our 10-minute timer as a starting point, checking at 8 minutes for soft centers. For pastry doughs, chill for exactly 30 minutes between folding for flaky layers.

Cooking Timer for Sous Vide

Sous vide cooking requires extended precise timing to achieve perfect results. Our sous vide timer helps you track these longer cooking sessions without losing count.

Sous Vide Time Guidelines

Finishing After Sous Vide

After sous vide, a quick sear adds color and texture. Use a 2-minute timer per side on high heat for the perfect crust without overcooking your precisely-timed protein.

Cooking Timer for Coffee and Tea

Brewing the perfect cup requires exact timing. Our coffee timer and tea timer ensure optimal extraction for your favorite beverages.

Coffee Brewing Times

Tea Steeping Times

Cooking Timer for Fermentation

Fermentation projects require patient timing over hours or days. Our fermentation timer helps you track these extended processes for homemade yogurt, sourdough, and more.

Fermentation Time Guidelines

Sourdough Starter Feeding

Maintain your sourdough starter with consistent feeding schedules. Set a 1-hour timer after feeding to check for activity, or a 2-hour timer for peak rise timing before baking.

Cooking Timer for Instant Pot and Pressure Cooking

Pressure cookers and Instant Pots require precise timing for safety and optimal results. Our Instant Pot timer helps you track cooking times and natural pressure release periods.

Instant Pot Cooking Times

Natural Pressure Release Timer

Many recipes call for natural pressure release (NPR), which typically takes 10-15 minutes. Set our kitchen timer when you turn off the heat to know exactly when to quick-release any remaining pressure safely.

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.
How long do I bake chicken breast at 400°F?
Boneless chicken breasts take 20-25 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Thicker breasts need 25-30 minutes. Always use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking for juicier results.
How long to cook a medium steak?
For a 1-inch thick steak, cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness (145°F internal temperature). For medium-rare, cook 3-4 minutes per side. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
How long do cookies take to bake?
Most cookies bake in 8-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Thin, crispy cookies need 10-12 minutes, while soft, chewy cookies are done in 8-10 minutes. Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the hot pan.
How long to boil potatoes for mashed potatoes?
Cubed potatoes (1-inch pieces) take 15-20 minutes to boil until fork-tender. Whole small potatoes need 20-25 minutes. Start timing after the water returns to a boil. Potatoes are ready when a fork easily slides through with no resistance.
How long does it take to preheat an oven?
Most home ovens take 10-15 minutes to preheat to 350°F. Higher temperatures like 425-450°F may take 15-20 minutes. Electric ovens typically preheat faster than gas ovens. Wait for the preheat indicator or audible signal before adding food.

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