3 Minute Timer

Set a Timer for 3 Minutes

This timer is set to 3 minutes. Press Start and the flip clock counts down from 3:00 to zero, then an alarm rings. You can pause it at any time and start it again with one click.

3 Minutes in Other Units

What Can You Do in 3 Minutes?

Three minutes is the length of a round in professional boxing and the classic time for steeping black tea or cooking instant noodles.

Here are some ways to use this timer:

• Steeping tea: green tea needs about 2 to 3 minutes, black tea 3 to 5
• Cooking instant noodles or a soft-boiled egg
• A short break between study or work sessions
• A warm-up before exercise

How to Use the 3 Minute Timer

1. Press Start or the space bar to begin the countdown.
2. Press Pause to stop the timer and Resume to continue where you left off.
3. Press Reset to set the timer back to 3:00.
4. When the time is up, the alarm rings until you press OK. Choose the sound and the volume in the settings.
5. Press F or the fullscreen button to show the timer on the whole screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seconds are in 3 minutes?

3 minutes is 180 seconds.

Does the timer keep running in a background tab?

Yes. The timer keeps exact time while you use other tabs or apps and rings when the time is up. Keep this tab open, and on a phone keep the screen on so the browser can play the alarm.

Can I change the time?

Yes. Pick another preset or type your own hours, minutes and seconds under the timer.

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