Free · Lap recording · Millisecond precision

Stopwatch Online
Free with Laps

Precise online stopwatch with lap recording. Start, stop, lap and reset — all in your browser. Fullscreen mode keeps it visible for sports, workouts and timed activities.

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Features

A stopwatch built for precision

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Millisecond Precision

Timing displayed to the nearest hundredth of a second using the browser's high-resolution Performance API — far more precise than second-level timers.

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Lap Recording

Press Lap at any point to record a split without stopping the clock. Each lap shows both the individual interval time and the cumulative total.

Fullscreen Mode

Press F11 to expand the stopwatch to fill your entire screen — ideal for group sessions, sports coaching and classroom activities.

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Start · Stop · Reset

Clean, immediate controls. Pause mid-session without losing your time. Reset clears both the elapsed time and all recorded laps.

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Mobile Friendly

Works on any phone or tablet browser. Add GlowClock to your home screen for quick access during runs and workouts.

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Completely Free

No subscription, no account, no installation. The stopwatch is one of five free tools on glow-clock.com — all accessible in the same tab.

Use cases

What the online stopwatch is used for

The stopwatch and countdown timer serve different purposes. A stopwatch is the right tool when you need to measure how long something takes — not how long until something ends. Common uses include:

  • Running & athletics — record lap times per kilometre, per length or per circuit
  • Swimming — split times for lengths and sets, with cumulative totals
  • Presentations & speeches — measure how long each section takes during rehearsal
  • Cooking — track elapsed time when the recipe says "cook until done"
  • Meetings — keep speakers on time by showing elapsed time against allocated slots
  • Children's games — races, challenges and timed activities
  • Productivity tracking — measure actual time spent on tasks (vs estimated)
The difference between a stopwatch and a timer: a stopwatch asks "how long did that take?" — a timer asks "how long until I stop?" Both are available free on GlowClock.
FAQ

Can I run the stopwatch and a countdown timer at the same time?

Not simultaneously in the same tab, but you can open GlowClock in two browser tabs — one on Stopwatch and one on Timer — and run both simultaneously side by side.

Does the stopwatch keep running if I switch browser tabs?

Yes. GlowClock's stopwatch continues running in the background even when you switch to another tab. The displayed time updates when you return to the GlowClock tab.

How many laps can I record?

There is no limit. Record as many laps as your session requires. All laps are listed chronologically with individual split times.

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