The Egg Timer gives you one-tap presets for every level of boiled-egg doneness, from a runny soft-boiled egg to a firm hard-boiled one, plus a custom countdown for anything else in the kitchen. A large readout and an audible alarm mean you will not overcook your eggs.
Boiled egg times at a glance
These times are for a large egg lowered into water that is already at a rolling boil:
| Result | Time | Yolk |
|---|---|---|
| Soft (runny) | 4 min | Liquid yolk, set white |
| Soft-medium | 6 min | Jammy, slightly runny centre |
| Medium | 8 min | Fully set white, soft yolk |
| Hard | 10 min | Firm yolk, classic hard-boiled |
| Very hard | 12 min | Fully firm, good for slicing |
How to use it
Tap a doneness preset to load its time, then press Start. The countdown fills a progress bar as it goes, and when it hits zero the readout turns green and the alarm beeps. For anything other than eggs, type a number of minutes into the custom field and press Set timer.
Tips for perfect eggs
Lower eggs gently into boiling water and start the timer once the water returns to a boil, since the times assume a rolling boil throughout. When the alarm sounds, move the eggs straight into cold water to stop the cooking and make them easier to peel. Keep this tab open and your volume up so the alarm reaches you.