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Online Stopwatch

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Space start/pause · L lap · R reset

How to use the stopwatch

Start

Press Start or hit Space to begin timing instantly.

Lap

Press Lap while running to record a split without stopping the clock.

Pause & reset

Pause to stop the clock, Reset to clear everything and start fresh.

Built for real timing, not just a demo

Survives a refresh

Timing is calculated from the real clock, so an accidental reload picks up exactly where you left off.

Fastest & slowest laps

Your best and worst splits are highlighted automatically once you have two or more laps.

Keyboard shortcuts

Space to start or pause, L to lap, R to reset — no reaching for the mouse mid-run.

Frequently asked questions

Does the stopwatch keep running if I close or refresh the tab?

It keeps running if you refresh — timing is calculated from the real clock, not a countdown, so reloading the page picks up exactly where it left off. Closing the tab entirely stops it, same as any browser-based timer.

How accurate is this stopwatch?

It's accurate to the millisecond, calculated directly from your device's clock rather than counted in fixed intervals, so it doesn't drift even if the tab is in the background for a while.

How do lap times work?

Each lap records two numbers: the split (time since the previous lap) and the total elapsed time. Your fastest and slowest laps are highlighted automatically once you've recorded at least two.

Are there keyboard shortcuts?

Yes — press Space to start or pause, L to record a lap while running, and R to reset once paused.

Can I use this for interval training or workouts?

Yes — laps make it easy to time reps, sets, or intervals. If you want a fixed countdown instead (like a rest timer), our Countdown Timer tool is a better fit.