Use timer or stopwatch

Use timers

You can set multiple countdown timers with labels to keep track:

  1. In the Clock app, tap for the Timer tab.

  2. Enter the time to count down.
  3. Touch .
  4. Do any of the following:

    • To pause the countdown, tap .
    • To add a label to the timer, tap the current name and change it (helpful when using multiple timers).
    • To add a minute to the countdown, tap + 1:00.
    • To reset the counter to the original time, tap .
    • To add a timer, tap plus icon.
    • To delete a timer, tap .
    • To change the timer's sound, tap more options icon > Settings > Timer sound.
    • If you leave this app, quickly return to it by swiping the status bar down with one finger to see the timer notification and remaining time. To open the timer, tap the notification.
TipIf you use timers frequently, add a task shortcut. Touch & hold , then drag Create new timer to your home screen.

Use a stopwatch

Record your time.

  1. In the Clock app, tap for the Stopwatch tab.

  2. Touch .
  3. Do any of the following:

    • To pause the stopwatch, tap .
    • To record laps (or multiple durations) while the stopwatch is running, tap .
    • To reset the counter to zero, tap .
    • If you leave this app, quickly return to it by swiping the status bar down with one finger and tapping a control. To open the stopwatch, tap the notification.
TipIf you use stopwatches frequently, add a task shortcut. Touch & hold , then drag Start stopwatch to your home screen.