Perfect Egg Timer

Precision timing for the perfect boiled egg — every single time.

Egg Size
Starting Water
Doneness — Soft-Boiled
Soft
Runny yolk
Medium
Jammy yolk
Hard
Firm yolk
6:00
Ready to start? Place eggs in cold water.
🧊 TIME'S UP! Transfer eggs to an ice bath immediately — 1 minute minimum.

📋 How to Boil the Perfect Egg

  1. Place large eggs in a saucepan in a single layer
  2. Cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5 cm)
  3. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat
  4. Once boiling, start the timer: 6:00
  5. When timer ends, immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath
  6. Let sit in ice water for at least 1 minute, then peel and enjoy