COOKING TIMER
How long to bake a potato
Quick answer
Set the timer for 40–60 minutes.
Oven at 425°F · Scrubbed potato pierced on all sides
Start the timer
40 minutes
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Squeeze carefully or pierce the center to check tenderness.
What this time assumes
The Extension fact sheet gives 40–60 minutes at 425°F.
Very large potatoes may need longer.
Source and safety check
This is a starting timer, not a substitute for checking doneness, temperature or your appliance instructions. Read the source guidance. For meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and leftovers, use the applicable safe internal temperature rather than time alone. FoodSafety.gov temperature chart.