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3 Minute Timer

Sound / Message

Sound plays when the timer ends.

This is a ready-to-use 3 minutes countdown timer. Press Start and an alarm sounds after 3 minutes. You can change the time, the sound and the message at any time.

3 minutes in other units

Need to know exactly how long the 3 minutes timer runs? Here is the same duration expressed in other units of time:

  • 3 minutes = 180 seconds
  • 3 minutes = 0.05 hours

What can you use a 3 minutes timer for?

A 3 minutes countdown is a handy time box. Here are a few common ways people use it:

  • A short guided meditation or a quick tidy-up sprint.
  • Giving a lightning talk, or timing each speaker in a meeting.
  • Boiling eggs: about 6 minutes for soft, 10 for hard.

How to use the 3 minutes timer

  • Press Start. The countdown for 3 minutes begins right away.
  • Press Pause if you need to stop, then Resume to carry on from where you left off.
  • When time is up an alarm sounds and your message appears. Press Stop to silence it.
  • Want a different length? Change the hours, minutes or seconds before you press Start.

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Frequently asked questions

How many seconds are 3 minutes?

3 minutes equal 180 seconds, which is 3 minutes or 0.05 hours.

Will the 3 minutes timer keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. The countdown is based on your device clock, so it stays accurate when the tab is in the background. Keep the tab open and your device awake so the alarm can sound.

Can I pause the 3 minutes timer and resume it later?

Yes. Press Pause to stop the countdown and Resume to continue with the remaining time. Reset takes you back to the start.

Can I change the alarm sound?

Yes. Open the Sound / Message settings under the timer to pick a sound, preview it and add a custom message. Your choice is remembered in your browser.

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