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Creating a Timer Clock with Seconds Using Stagetimer (2-Min Guide)

· Liz Hermann Liz Hermann

Ever needed a timer clock with seconds visible on your web browser? Stagetimer makes it easy. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create and customize your own timer clock in no time.

Fullscreen clock on Stagetimer displaying hour, minutes and seconds
Fullscreen clock on Stagetimer displaying hour, minutes and seconds

1. Create Your Timer Clock

Kick off by creating a timer for free on Stagetimer with the following link. This will lead you to the controller page where you can then set up your timer.

Create a Timer

2. Customize Your Clock

On the controller page, find the gear icon on your timer. Clicking this reveals all setup options. To turn your timer into a clock, head over to ‘Duration’ and adjust the ‘Appearance’ of the timer to ‘Time of Day’. This configures your timer to display the current time, including seconds.

If you’d like a more clean look, there’s an option to hide the title of the timer. Simply select the checkbox in the popup window to display only the clock.

Time of Day appearance option on the popup window
Time of Day appearance option on the popup window

3. Extra Customization

Want to remove the Stagetimer logo or the progress bar at the bottom? Head to ‘Customize’ on the controller page. On the popup screen you will have to option to remove the logo and change the progress bar according yo your needs. Do note, however, that these additional customization options require a Pro or Premium license.

4. Display a Countdown Timer and Clock Together

If you’d like a countdown timer alongside your clock, that’s easy too. Click on the gear icon on your timer and adjust the ‘Appearance’ to ‘Countdown + Time of Day’.

Fullscreen timer showing a countdown timer and clock
Fullscreen timer showing a countdown timer and clock

5. Share Your Timer Clock

Want to share the timer clock with others? Stagetimer makes that a breeze. Once you’re happy with your setup, click on ‘Links’ on the controller page and copy the link from the ‘Viewer’ tab. You can share this link with anyone, and they’ll be able to see your timer without being able to edit it.

Invite links popup window where shareable links can be copied
Invite links popup window where shareable links can be copied

6. Take It Offline

Need to use your timer clock without internet? No problem. You can download the Stagetimer app for free and enjoy all the same features offline.

Ready to build your own timer clock? Create a timer with Stagetimer now.