Setlist Timer
List your songs and their lengths, set a gap between songs, and see the total running time for the set — with clock times for every song if you give a start time.
Set timing
| Song | Length | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opener | 3:30 | 20:00 | 20:03 |
| Single | 4:15 | 20:03 | 20:08 |
| Crowd Favorite | 3:45 | 20:08 | 20:12 |
| New Song | 4:00 | 20:12 | 20:16 |
| Closer | 5:20 | 20:16 | 20:21 |
Why time a setlist in advance
A venue slot is usually a fixed block of time, and a set that looks about right on paper can run five or ten minutes long once every song’s actual length and the gaps between them are added up. That’s an awkward thing to discover mid-set.
Timing the set ahead of time — and giving your actual start time — turns a list of song lengths into a real schedule: exactly when the third song starts, when the set is supposed to end, and how much room is left for an encore.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the total set length calculated?
The tool adds up every song's length, then adds a fixed gap for the time between songs — count-ins, applause, tuning, or between-song talk. It doesn't add a gap after the final song, since the set ends when the last song does.
What should I use for the between-song gap?
That depends on your band and venue — a tight club set might use 10-15 seconds, while a set with more banter or instrument changes might need 30-60 seconds. Try a couple of values and see how the total set length compares to your slot.
Why give a start time?
If you know when you go on, giving a start time turns the running total into actual clock times for every song — useful for a stage manager, a sound engineer, or just knowing when your closer will hit so you can time an encore.
Does it account for a soundcheck or encore break?
No — it times the songs and gaps you list, back to back. If you want to account for an encore break, add it as an extra line with a duration but no song, or time the encore as a second, separate set.
Planning tool only. Actual song lengths can vary night to night — treat this as a rehearsal estimate.