Set a 3 minute timer
The timer is set to 3 minutes. Press Start, or Space, and the time left shows in the tab title.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Works offline after a visit
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Keys: Space starts or pauses, R resets, and L records a lap on the stopwatch.
The page opens with 3 minutes in the fields, so the display reads 03:00. The countdown is worked out from the clock once you start it, so if you switch to another tab the time stays right. The tone is scheduled at the moment you press Start, so it still sounds at zero.
About 3 minutes is a common brew time for steeping tea, though the right time depends on the leaves and on your taste. Treat it as a starting point, and start the timer as you add the leaves or the bag to the water. For a longer brew, use the 5 minute timer.
How to set a countdown timer
- Pick a preset, or type hours, minutes and seconds, then press Start.
- Switch to Stopwatch for laps, and press Lap or L to record each one.
- Switch tabs if you like. The time stays right, and a tone sounds when a timer reaches zero.
Questions
How do I pause the timer and carry on?
Press Space to pause, and press Space again to carry on from the same point. R resets the timer if you want to start over.
How do I know the tea is ready?
The timer only marks the time. How strong the tea is depends on the leaves, the water and how you like it, so taste it at the tone and steep for longer or shorter next time.
Why does the timer stay accurate when I switch tabs?
It reads the clock rather than counting ticks. When it starts, it saves the end time, and each update subtracts the current time from that. Browsers slow down timers in background tabs, so a counter that adds one per tick can drift. This one does not.
Will the sound play if the tab is in the background?
The tone is made in the browser and scheduled on the audio clock when the timer starts, so it sounds at the end time even if the tab is in the background. The page title shows the time left while it runs. Your device volume and mute settings still apply, and on phones the browser may stop sound when the screen locks, so keep the page open and the volume up.
Does the screen stay on while the timer runs?
Only if you tick the box, and only where the browser supports the Screen Wake Lock. The browser releases the lock when the tab is hidden, so the page asks again when you come back.
What do the lap times mean?
Each lap time is the time since the previous lap, and the total is the time since the stopwatch started. Reset clears the laps. Nothing is saved after you close the page.
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