Support: Online Stopwatch and Timer

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Common questions

Does the stopwatch keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. It works from your device's clock, so the time is right when you come back, and it keeps running after a reload too.

Will the timer beep if the tab is in the background?

Yes. The beeps are booked with your device's sound system when you press Start, so they play on time in a background tab. Keep the volume up and the device off silent.

How do I set a 5 minute timer?

Choose Timer, tap 5 min and press Start. Or type any hours, minutes and seconds; the timer runs up to 99 hours.

Can I record laps?

Yes. Press Lap, or the L key, while the stopwatch runs. Each lap shows its time and the total, and the fastest and slowest are marked once there are three laps.

How accurate is it?

The display shows hundredths of a second from your device's clock. The real limit is how fast you press the button, usually about a fifth of a second.

Can I make it full screen?

Yes, press Full screen for a big clock on a projector or TV. Press Escape to go back.

Is anything sent anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. The current stopwatch and timer are kept in your browser's storage on your device so they survive a reload; nothing is sent to us.