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Set a timer on Apple Watch

The Timer app on Apple Watch can help you keep track of time. Set timers up to 24 hours.

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Set a timer for 20 minutes.”

Quickly set a timer

Open the Timer app on your Apple Watch.
Tap a timer duration to start the timer.
Scroll down to choose a recent or custom time.

When a timer goes off, you can tap Repeat to start a timer of the same duration.

The Timer app screen, showing quick timers for 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes.

Create a custom timer

Open the Timer app on your Apple Watch.
Scroll down, then tap Custom.
Tap hours, minutes, or seconds; turn the Digital Crown to adjust.
Tap Start.

Your Apple Watch displays the last several custom timers under Recents.

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