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How long do hard-boiled eggs last in the fridge?
Short answer: Hard-boiled eggs keep 1 week in the fridge. Don't freeze them.
Hard-boiled eggs: fridge and freezer times
| Food | Fridge (40°F / 4°C) | Freezer (0°F / −18°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Hard-cooked eggs | 1 week | Don't freeze |
The fridge times are for safety: once they pass, throw it out. The freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely but slowly loses flavor and texture.
How to use it before it goes bad
- Keep the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or colder. The times above assume it. A cheap fridge thermometer tells you for sure.
- Freeze on day one, not on the last day. If you won't eat it within the fridge time, freeze it as soon as you get home.
- Write the date on it. It's easy to lose count of how long something has been open.
- Put it where you'll see it. Food at the back of the fridge is the food that gets forgotten.
Common questions
How long do hard-boiled eggs last in the fridge?
Hard-boiled eggs keep 1 week in the fridge. Don't freeze them.
How long do hard-boiled eggs last in the freezer?
Frozen at 0°F (−18°C), hard-boiled eggs stays safe indefinitely. For best quality, use it within: hard-cooked eggs: don't freeze.
Can hard-boiled eggs sit out at room temperature?
Perishable food shouldn't sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if it's above 90°F (32°C). After that, throw it out.
How long other foods last
Source: FoodSafety.gov, Cold Food Storage Chart. This page is general information, not medical advice. When in doubt, throw it out.