8 Minute Timer — Free Online Countdown

Need an 8 minute timer? Press start above for a free eight-minute countdown with an alarm. It keeps counting in the background, needs no app or account, and can go full screen.

Eight Minutes, Well Used

• Medium boiled eggs — eight minutes gives a mostly set yolk with a soft middle, great for lunchboxes. See every timing on the egg timer.
• Pasta — many dried pastas cook in around 8 to 10 minutes. Check the packet and taste a minute before the alarm.
• A short core workout — an eight-minute ab circuit fits easily into a morning.
• Study sprints — review flashcards or one practice question per block.
• Cleaning one room — eight focused minutes in the kitchen goes a long way.

Nearby Timers

Try the 7 minute or 10 minute timer, or type any length into the box above.

8 Minute Timer Video

Prefer a video version? Play the same countdown on YouTube — handy on a TV, kitchen tablet, classroom projector or second screen. Silent while it runs, with a gentle chime at the end.

Opens the YouTube player only when you press play. More free timer videos on our YouTube channel.

8 Minute Timer — FAQ

Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. The countdown is based on the clock, not the tab, so it stays accurate in the background and the alarm is scheduled to sound on time. The time left also shows in the browser tab title.

Can I use it for cooking?

Yes — it's loud enough to hear across a kitchen and keeps running if you switch apps or tabs. A physical kitchen timer is handy too if you'd rather keep your phone clean.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no app and no ads.