8 Minute Timer

Set a free 8 minute timer online. Great for cooking, meditation, and warm-up routines. Press start and let the timer keep track for you.

Eight minutes is a comfortable block for activities that need a bit more time than a quick drill but less than a full session. This countdown timer works on any device and plays an alarm when it's done.

How Do I Use the 8 Minute Timer?

1. Click Start to kick off the 8-minute countdown.
2. The progress ring tracks your remaining time.
3. Pause if you need a break, or reset to start over.
4. An alarm plays when the timer hits zero.

Keyboard shortcuts: Space for start/pause, R to reset. The fullscreen button gives you a large display you can see from across the room.

What Can I Do With an 8 Minute Timer?

Eight minutes is great for:

• Soft-boiled eggs. Eight minutes in boiling water gives you a jammy, medium-boiled egg with a slightly runny center. Timing matters here. A minute too long and the yolk goes chalky.
• Mindfulness session. Eight minutes of focused breathing or a body scan is enough to lower stress without feeling like a big commitment.
• Warm-up routine. Spend 8 minutes on dynamic stretches and light movement before a workout. This helps prevent injury and gets your muscles ready.
• Music practice. Work on one song, one scale, or one technique for 8 minutes. Short, focused practice beats long, unfocused sessions.
• Classroom activity. Teachers use 8-minute timers for independent work, group tasks, or station rotations.
• Meal prep. Eight minutes is enough to chop vegetables, make a salad, or prep ingredients for a quick dinner.

How Long Should I Boil an Egg?

Egg timing depends on what you like:

• 6 minutes: Runny yolk, set white. Great for ramen or toast.
• 8 minutes: Jammy yolk, fully set white. The most popular choice.
• 10 minutes: Firm yolk, fully hard-boiled. Best for salads and sandwiches.
• 12 minutes: Very firm all the way through.

Start your eggs in boiling water and set this 8 minute timer. When the alarm goes, move the eggs to ice water to stop the cooking. Perfect eggs every time.

Can I Use This Timer on My Phone?

Yes. The timer works on any device with a browser. Phone, tablet, or desktop. The layout adjusts to your screen size, and the alarm plays on all devices. No app needed.

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Start your 8 minute timer and get cooking, stretching, or practicing.