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Online stopwatch

Start, stop and record laps, accurate to a hundredth of a second.

How Online stopwatch works

Stopwatch counts up from zero with millisecond precision, and lets you record named laps so you can compare split times. Start, pause, resume and reset, the controls you expect, plus a lap list you can copy. It is the tool when elapsed time is the question: how long did this task take, how do split times compare, what was the fastest lap?

This is distinct from the countdown Timer (which counts down from a preset duration and alarms at zero) and the Pomodoro timer (which follows an automated 25/5 work-break cycle). The stopwatch has no end goal, it measures however long you let it run. It uses the browser's high-resolution Performance API, so switching tabs and back does not lose time, since elapsed duration is computed from timestamps rather than counted ticks.

Frequently asked questions

Are my lap times or elapsed time sent to any server?

No. The stopwatch is a browser-local timer. Every tick and every lap record lives only in your browser tab. Nothing is transmitted to Sunasty or any third party, and the data is gone when you close the tab.

How is this different from the countdown Timer?

The stopwatch counts up, you measure how long something takes. The countdown Timer counts down, you set a target duration and it alerts you when time is up. Opposite directions, opposite use cases.

How accurate is it?

It uses the browser's Performance API for high-resolution timing, accurate to the millisecond. Tab visibility changes (switching away and back) do not lose time because elapsed duration is computed from timestamps, not from counting ticks.

Does it work offline?

Yes, once the page has loaded. Because the processing happens on your device, you can disconnect from the network and the tool keeps working. This is the clearest proof that your data never leaves your machine.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

It is completely free and requires no sign-up. There are no watermarks, no daily limits and no tracking cookies needed to use the tool.