What is Cooking Timer?

Cooking Timer is a multi-timer kitchen tool that helps you manage several cooking tasks at once. Whether you're boiling eggs, steaming vegetables, and baking cookies all at the same time, this tool keeps track of everything with visual countdown rings and sound alerts.

Multiple Timers

Run up to 8 independent timers simultaneously with color-coded cards and animated progress rings for instant visual feedback.

56 Cooking Presets

Instant timers for popular foods across 10 categories — from soft-boiled eggs to perfectly baked cookies.

Never Lose Track

Timers persist even if you refresh the page. Your cooking progress is automatically saved and restored.

Smart Alerts

Kitchen bell sound and visual notifications when timers finish. Mobile devices also vibrate for extra attention.

Who Is It For?

Home cooks juggling multiple dishes at once
Meal preppers timing several ingredients simultaneously
Bakers who need precise timing for perfect results
Anyone wanting a reliable kitchen timer without installing an app

How to Use Cooking Timer

Quick Start: Choose a preset for instant timing, or create custom timers for your specific cooking needs. All timers run independently with full control over each one.

Using Presets

Browse Categories

Scroll down to the Presets panel and find your food category (Eggs, Pasta, Meat, Seafood, Vegetables, Baking, and more).

Click to Start

Click any preset button — the timer starts immediately with the recommended cooking time for that food.

Setting a Custom Timer

Name Your Timer

Enter a descriptive name in the Timer name field (optional but helpful when running multiple timers).

Set Duration

Set the time using the H : M : S input fields, or use quick adjustment buttons: +1m, +5m, or +10m.

Launch Timer

Click Start or press Enter to begin the countdown.

Managing Active Timers

Pause/Resume

Click the play/pause button on any timer card to temporarily stop or continue the countdown.

Reset

Click the reset button to restart the timer from its original duration.

Delete

Click the X button to permanently remove a timer from your active list.

Dismiss Alarm

When a timer finishes, click Dismiss to stop the alert sound and visual notification.

Sound Settings

Click the speaker icon next to the Start button to toggle sound alerts on or off. Your preference is automatically saved and remembered across all future sessions.

Features

Multiple Simultaneous Timers

Run up to 8 independent timers at the same time. Each timer has its own color-coded card with distinct visual styling, making it easy to distinguish between different cooking tasks at a glance — perfect for complex meals with multiple components.

Pro Tip: Use descriptive names for each timer (e.g., "Pasta Water," "Chicken Breast," "Garlic Bread") to quickly identify which dish needs attention when multiple alarms go off.

56 Cooking Presets

Choose from 56 preset cooking times organized into 10 categories. All presets are sorted by cooking time within each category for easy scanning:

Eggs

Fried egg
Scrambled eggs
Poached egg
Soft boiled egg
Medium boiled egg
Hard boiled egg

Pasta & Noodles

Fresh pasta
Ramen noodles
Udon noodles
Rice noodles
Pasta al dente
Pasta well done

Rice & Grains

Couscous
Oatmeal
White rice
Quinoa
Jasmine rice
Sushi rice
Brown rice

Meat

Steak rare (3 min per side)
Steak medium (4 min per side)
Steak well done (5 min per side)
Bacon strips
Pork chop
Chicken breast
Burger patty
Sausage links

Seafood

Shrimp
Mussels
Calamari
Fish fillet
Salmon
Lobster tail

Vegetables

Spinach
Asparagus
Broccoli
Green beans
Carrots
Corn on the cob
Cauliflower
Potatoes

Baking

Cookies
Pizza
Croissants
Muffins
Brownies
Cake
Pie
Bread loaf

Beverages

Green tea
French press coffee
Black tea
Herbal tea
Hot chocolate
Cold brew coffee

Snacks

Popcorn
Toast
French fries
Nachos
Chicken wings

Visual Progress Rings

Each timer displays an animated SVG progress ring that visually shows how much time remains. The ring gradually empties as the countdown progresses, giving you an instant overview of cooking progress without needing to read numbers — especially useful when monitoring multiple dishes simultaneously.

Persistent Timers

Your active timers are automatically saved and restored if you refresh the page or accidentally close the tab. Running timers recalculate elapsed time accurately using timestamps, so you never lose track of your cooking — even if your browser crashes or you navigate away temporarily.

How it works: Timer data is stored in your browser's local storage with precise timestamps. When you return, the app calculates exactly how much time has passed and resumes from the correct position.

Smart Page Title

The browser tab title dynamically updates to show the shortest running timer, letting you monitor your cooking progress even when the tab is in the background or minimized. Perfect for multitasking while keeping an eye on critical cooking times.

Kitchen Bell Alerts

When a timer finishes, a pleasant kitchen bell chime plays using the Web Audio API — no audio files needed, so alerts work instantly without downloads. The timer card also flashes with visual emphasis to grab your attention. On mobile devices, your phone vibrates as an additional tactile alert, ensuring you never miss a finished timer even in noisy kitchens.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many timers can I run at once?

You can run up to 8 timers simultaneously. Each timer operates independently with its own pause, reset, and delete controls. This limit ensures optimal performance and readability on all devices.

Will my timers be lost if I refresh the page?

No. All active timers are automatically saved and restored when you reload the page. Running timers accurately recalculate the elapsed time using precise timestamps, so the countdown stays correct even after browser refreshes or accidental tab closures.

Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. The interface is fully responsive and works perfectly on all screen sizes — smartphones, tablets, and desktops. On mobile devices, your phone also vibrates when a timer finishes, providing an additional alert method that's especially useful in noisy kitchen environments.

Why is there no sound when my timer finishes?

Check the speaker icon next to the Start button — it may be muted. Also, most browsers require at least one user interaction (click or tap) before allowing audio playback due to autoplay policies. Simply click anywhere on the page first to enable sound.

Browser Restriction: This is a security feature in modern browsers to prevent unwanted audio. After your first interaction with the page, all subsequent timer alerts will play normally.

Can I change the alarm sound?

The app uses a synthesized kitchen bell chime via the Web Audio API. The sound type is currently fixed to ensure consistent, pleasant alerts across all devices without requiring audio file downloads. You can toggle sound on or off using the speaker button.

Do the preset times include both sides (for meat)?

The preset times for steak represent cooking time per side. For example, "Steak Rare 3m" means 3 minutes per side. You can start a new timer when you flip the meat to track the second side, or simply use the same timer twice.

Cooking Tip: For best results, let your steak rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking, and always use a meat thermometer to verify internal temperature.

Is my data sent to any server?

No. All timers run entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Timer data is stored locally on your device using browser local storage and is never uploaded to any server. Your cooking data remains completely private.