Online Stopwatch – Free, Accurate, and Easy to Use

How to Use the Online Stopwatch

1. Press “Start” to begin counting time immediately.
2. Click “Pause” to temporarily stop the stopwatch.
3. Press “Reset” to clear and start again from zero.
4. Use “Save” if you like to save the result and start another stopwatch.

The online stopwatch runs in real time and continues even if you switch tabs, as long as the page remains open. It’s ideal for timing experiments, training, cooking, speeches, or productivity sessions.

Why Use an Online Stopwatch?

• ✅ Instant access: Works in your browser — no downloads required.
• ✅ Accurate tracking: Millisecond precision for professional timing.
• ✅ Mobile friendly: Works on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
• ✅ Lightweight & free: Loads fast and uses minimal resources.
• ✅ Shareable: Copy the page link to share the stopwatch with others.

Stopwatch vs Timer – What’s the Difference?

A stopwatch counts up from zero — great for measuring how long something takes. A timer, like our online countdown timer, counts down to zero from a set duration. For example, use a stopwatch to track your running time, and a timer to limit a 30-minute study session.

More Tools on TimerFor.com

TimerFor offers a complete set of free time tools: 1 Minute Timer, 5 Minute Timer, 30 Minute Timer, 1 Hour Timer, and a fully Custom Timer that lets you choose any duration.

Use Cases for the Online Stopwatch

- 🏃‍♂️ Fitness: Time your runs, workouts, or HIIT sessions.
- 📚 Study: Track focus sessions or breaks to improve productivity.
- 🎤 Speeches & meetings: Keep presentations within time limits.
- 🧪 Experiments: Record accurate timing for lab or research projects.
- 🎮 Games: Measure turns, speedruns, or round durations.

Start Your Stopwatch

Click Start to begin using the online stopwatch now. It’s simple, accurate, and ready whenever you are.

Looking for the opposite function? Try our Free Online Timer instead — perfect for countdowns with sound and vibration alerts.