How to Set a Timer or Stopwatch in Google Chrome

How to Set a Timer or Stopwatch in Google Chrome

Quickly access a timer or stopwatch directly within your Chrome browser using Google's built-in feature – no extra apps needed! Simply type "timer" or "stopwatch" into the address bar to start timing

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 3, 2025 - Originally published April 26, 2023

Whether you're cooking a meal, need to know when to leave, or something else, a timer can be a handy tool. 

And with Google Chrome, you can set a timer or stopwatch right from your browser.

To set a timer in Google Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. In the address bar, type set a timer for followed by the amount of time you want the timer to run. For example, to set a timer for 5 minutes, you type set a timer for 5 minutes.
3. Press Enter.
4. A timer will appear.
5. The timer will start automatically.
6. To stop the timer, click the "Stop" button.

fig. 1 Google Chrome Timer

To set a stopwatch in Google Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. In the address bar, type start a stopwatch.
3. Press Enter.
4. A stopwatch will appear.
5. To start the stopwatch, click the Start button.
6. To stop the stopwatch, click the Stop button.

Here are a few tips for using timers and stopwatches in Google Chrome:

1. You can set multiple timers at the same time.
2. You can pause and resume timers.
3. You can reset timers.
4. You can adjust the volume of the timer alarm.
5. You can customize the appearance of the timer and stopwatch.

Setting a timer or stopwatch in Google Chrome is easy and convenient.

Enjoy!

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