Cooking & Tea Timers
Ready-to-go timers for common kitchen tasks. Cooking times are a starting point, not a guarantee, check food is properly cooked, especially meat, poultry and eggs.
- Kitchen TimerA general-purpose kitchen timer for any task, set any length from seconds to hours.
- Cooking TimerA straightforward timer for general cooking tasks.
- Pizza TimerA typical home-oven pizza bakes for 10–15 minutes at high heat; check your dough's package instructions, since thickness and oven temperature both change the time.
- Rice TimerStovetop white rice typically simmers for about 18 minutes after boiling, then rests off heat for 5–10 minutes; brown rice and different rice cookers vary.
- Cookie TimerMost drop cookies bake for 8–12 minutes; watch the edges rather than relying on time alone, since ovens and cookie size vary.
- Ramen TimerInstant ramen noodles usually need 2–4 minutes in boiling water; fresh ramen noodles often cook faster.
- Turkey TimerA whole turkey's roasting time depends heavily on its weight, commonly 13–15 minutes per pound at 325°F (unstuffed).
- Steak TimerA pan-seared steak often takes 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness; use a meat thermometer (about 135°F/57°C for medium-rare) rather than time alone for best results.
- Sous Vide TimerSous vide times vary enormously by food and thickness, a 1-inch steak might need 1–2 hours, while tougher cuts can take 24+ hours at a lower temperature.
- Air Fryer TimerAir fryer times vary by model and food, frozen fries or nuggets often take 10–15 minutes at 400°F, shaking halfway through.
- Smoker TimerSmoking times vary widely by cut and smoker temperature, pulled pork or brisket can take many hours.
- Egg TimerA general egg timer, see the dedicated soft, medium and hard boiled egg timers for specific recommended times.
- Soft Boiled Egg TimerFor a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, most guidance suggests about 4–6 minutes in already-boiling water, starting from room-temperature eggs.
- Medium Boiled Egg TimerFor a medium-boiled egg with a jammy, partly-set yolk, most guidance suggests about 7–9 minutes in already-boiling water.
- Hard Boiled Egg TimerFor a fully hard-boiled egg, most guidance suggests about 10–12 minutes in already-boiling water, then cooling in ice water to stop cooking.
- Tea TimerA general tea timer, see the specific tea timers below for typical steeping times by type.
- Green Tea TimerGreen tea is delicate and often turns bitter if over-steeped; most guidance suggests 1.
- Black Tea TimerBlack tea is typically steeped 3–5 minutes in freshly boiled water for a fuller flavor.
- White Tea TimerWhite tea is delicate; most guidance suggests 2–4 minutes in water around 175–185°F (79–85°C).
- Oolong Tea TimerOolong is often steeped 2.
- Herbal Tea TimerHerbal (tisane) blends have no caffeine tea leaf and are usually steeped longer, often 5–7 minutes, since there is no risk of bitterness from tannins.
- Chamomile Tea TimerChamomile is commonly steeped 5 minutes for a fuller, more relaxing cup.
- Earl Grey Tea TimerEarl Grey is a black tea blend, typically steeped 3–5 minutes in freshly boiled water.
- Chai Tea TimerChai (spiced black tea, often simmered with milk and spices) is commonly simmered 4–6 minutes to draw out the spices.
- Matcha TimerMatcha is whisked rather than steeped, this timer is useful for timing a short rest after whisking, or a controlled steep if making matcha-style infusions.
- Pu-erh Tea TimerPu-erh is often quickly rinsed first, then steeped in short rounds of around 20–45 seconds each that lengthen slightly with each re-steep; this timer defaults to a longer single steep for a simpler brew.
Use a thermometer for meat, poultry and eggs
Cooking time depends on the size and starting temperature of your food, your oven or appliance, and altitude. For turkey, steak and similar dishes, a timer tells you when to check, but a food thermometer confirms it is actually done.