10 minute timer

Ten minutes, preset

This 10 minute timer arrives with 10:00 on the display. Click "Start", or press the space bar, and the countdown begins. A run of beeps marks the end.

What takes ten minutes?

• A hard-boiled egg. Around ten minutes in boiling water sets the yolk right through. Cool the egg under the cold tap so it peels cleanly.
• Dried pasta. Many shapes cook in 8 to 12 minutes. Go by the time printed on the packet and taste a piece.
• A power nap. Ten to twenty minutes is enough to feel fresher without the grogginess of a longer sleep.
• Reading with a child. Ten minutes a day is the amount many primary schools ask families to fit in.
• The sin bin. A yellow card in rugby sends the player off the pitch for ten minutes.
• A comfort break. Ten minutes is the standard pause in a long meeting or training day. Put the countdown on the big screen and people come back on time.

Tips for ten minutes away from the screen

Ten minutes is long enough to leave the room, so turn the volume up first. The beeps last about fifteen seconds and then stop. For a nap, keep the device plugged in and awake: a laptop that goes to sleep cannot ring.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a minute while it is running?

No. Changing the fields during a countdown resets the timer. If the pasta needs longer when the beeps go, click "1 min" or "2 min" under "Common durations" and a new countdown starts at once.

Can I time two pans at once?

One tab runs one timer. Open the page in a second tab for the other pan; each tab shows its own remaining time in its title.