3 Minute Timer
A ready-to-start 3-minute countdown. Press Start — the alarm sounds when time is up.
Pre-set to 3 minutes — instant noodles or a short meditation. Need a different length? Use the online timer or pick another preset below.
About this tool
This page is a 3-minute timer with nothing to configure: the duration is already set, so starting takes one click. Three minutes is the instant-noodle constant printed on pots worldwide, a close cousin of the three-minute egg, and the length of a short guided meditation. Speaking clubs use the same slot for impromptu talks: long enough to say something real, short enough that nobody dreads it.
While it runs, the remaining time appears in the browser tab title — handy when the timer is tucked behind other windows. The alarm at zero is generated by the browser itself, so it works offline once the page has loaded; just keep this tab open, because a closed tab cannot make a sound.
How to use it
- Press Start — the timer is already set to 3 minutes.
- Let the noodles soften — the tab title shows the time left.
- The alarm sounds at zero. Press Reset to run it again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 3 minute timer?
You don't need to set anything — this page is pre-set to 3 minutes. Just press Start.
Will the alarm work if I switch to another tab?
Yes, the countdown continues and shows in the tab title; the sound plays as long as this tab stays open somewhere in your browser.
Can I use this as a 3 minute timer with alarm for instant noodles, a short meditation or an impromptu speech?
Yes — it is a plain countdown with an audible alarm at zero, which works well for instant noodles, a short meditation or an impromptu speech, and for anything else that takes 3 minutes.