7 Minute Timer Online
Seven minutes is exactly one round of the 7-minute workout, the time for a jammy boiled egg, and the speaking time in British Parliamentary debate. Press Start and a loud alarm sounds when the seven minutes are up. For the workout's 30-second intervals, use the interval timer.
About the 7 minute timer
Seven minutes is the length of the famous 7-minute workout: twelve bodyweight exercises done for 30 seconds each with about 10 seconds of rest, published by Brett Klika and Chris Jordan in the ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal in 2013 as a high-intensity circuit you can do anywhere. It is also the sweet spot for a jammy boiled egg, the speaking time for each speech in British Parliamentary debating, and a short guided meditation. ClockAura's 7 minute timer starts in one tap and rings loudly at the end, so you can put the phone down and get on with it.
When a 7 minutes timer is the right tool
- One round of the 7-minute workout (12 exercises, 30 seconds on, 10 seconds rest).
- A jammy egg: lower a fridge-cold egg into boiling water and cook for 7 minutes.
- Timing a 7-minute speech in British Parliamentary or other debate formats.
- A short morning meditation or breathing session before work.
- A quick 7-minute tidy of one room before guests arrive.
- A focused burst on a task you have been avoiding — seven minutes is short enough to start.
How to use the 7 minute timer
- Pick what the seven minutes are for — one workout circuit, one egg, one speech — before you press Start.
- Press Start (or Spacebar). The 7 minute countdown keeps running even if you switch tabs.
- Watch the finish time under the digits if you are timing a speech, so you can pace your final point.
- When the alarm rings, stop: move the egg to cold water, end the circuit or wrap up the speech.
- Press Reset (R) for another round, or bookmark /7-minute-timer for next time.
Tips for getting the most out of a 7 minutes timer
- For the 7-minute workout, the interval timer can run the 30/10 split automatically; this page times the whole circuit.
- Eggs straight from the fridge need the full 7 minutes; room-temperature eggs set slightly faster.
- Debaters: practise to the full seven minutes, then aim to finish your final point with 20-30 seconds to spare.
- Use +1 min while it runs if you need a little longer — no need to restart.
7 Minute Timer FAQ
What is the 7-minute workout?
A circuit of 12 bodyweight exercises — jumping jacks, wall sit, push-ups, crunches, step-ups, squats, triceps dips, plank, high knees, lunges, push-up with rotation and side plank — each done for 30 seconds with about 10 seconds of rest. It was published in the ACSM Health & Fitness Journal in 2013.
How long do I boil an egg for a jammy yolk?
About 7 minutes from boiling water for a large egg straight from the fridge, then straight into cold water. Six minutes gives a runnier centre; ten minutes is fully hard boiled.
Will the 7 minutes timer ring if I close the tab?
No — the alarm only fires while the tab is open. Keep the tab open or install ClockAura as a Progressive Web App from your browser to leave it running in the background between sessions.
Can I use the keyboard?
Press Spacebar to start or pause and R to reset. Shortcuts work whenever the page is focused and you are not typing into an input field.
How do I set a timer for 7 minutes?
Just press Start. This 7 min timer is already set to 7 minutes, so the 7 minute countdown begins straight away and an alarm rings when the timer for 7 minutes is up. Use +1 min or -1 min to adjust while it runs.