COOKING TIMER
How long to hard-cook medium eggs
Quick answer
Set the timer for 12 minutes.
Covered hot-water standing method ยท Medium eggs in a single layer; bring just to boiling, turn heat off and cover
Start the timer
12 minutes
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Move immediately to cold running water or an ice bath.
What this time assumes
USDA FSIS gives 12 minutes for medium eggs after the water reaches boiling and heat is turned off.
Refrigerate cooked eggs within two hours.
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.