3 Minute Timer
This free 3 minute timer is ready to go — the countdown is already set to 3 minutes. Just press Start and watch it tick down. When it reaches zero a built-in alarm sound plays. No download, no signup; works on desktop and mobile.
What is this timer good for?
- Steeping green, black or herbal tea correctly
- A round of stretching or a mobility flow
- A speed-cleaning or tidy-up burst
- Boiling an egg or a quick stovetop task
- A short meditation or box-breathing session
How to use it
- The timer opens preset to 3 minutes.
- Adjust the hours, minutes or seconds for a different length.
- Press Start and the big display counts down.
- An alarm sounds at 00:00:00 — press Reset to run it again.
How long is 3 minutes?
3 minutes converts to 180 seconds, or exactly 1/20 of an hour. That is roughly 0.2% of a 24-hour day. Half of 3 minutes is 1 minute 30 seconds, and two rounds back to back add up to 6 minutes.
Three minutes is the classic steep for green tea and roughly the length of a pop song.
Things that take about 3 minutes
- Finish a workout with a 3-minute plank-and-crunch core burnout.
- Take a 3-minute box-breathing or mindfulness pause between meetings.
- Time toothbrushing, hand-washing or hair-conditioning steps to 3 minutes.
- Steep tea properly — delicate green teas sit at the short end, sturdy black teas can take the full 3 minutes.
FAQ
Will it ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer calibrates against your system clock, so it stays accurate even in a background tab. Just don't close the tab.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser with no download, signup or plugin.
Can I change the duration?
Yes. Type any hours, minutes and seconds into the fields, or pick a related timer above.
Is it free?
Yes, it is completely free to use.
How many seconds are in 3 minutes?
3 minutes equals exactly 180 seconds (3 × 60).
What fraction of an hour is 3 minutes?
3 minutes is exactly 1/20 of an hour. You would need 20 rounds of it to fill a full hour.
Can I pause the 3-minute timer halfway through?
Yes. Press Pause at any point and Start to continue; the remaining part of the 3 minutes is kept to the second.