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Set Time Calculator

Free set time calculator: paste a track list in m:ss or h:mm:ss, add transition gaps, and get total set time, playtime, per-track start times and average length. Runs in your browser.

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One track per line — 3:45, 1:02:03 or plain seconds. Text after the time is kept as the track name.
Added after every track except the last — set 0 for pure playtime.
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Enter a track list above.

Deep dive guides

A LITTLE CONTEXT · 3 MIN READSet Time Planning: Tracklists, Gaps and the Stage Clock

How set time calculator works

Put one track per line, starting with its length: 3:45, 1:02:03 or a plain number of seconds all work. Anything after the time is kept as the track name, so "3:45 Nightdrive" lines read naturally. The calculator parses every line, rejects the ones it cannot read, and adds the lengths up to the total playtime of the set.

Transitions are where real sets diverge from bare tracklists. Set a gap in seconds — 5 s between tracks is a common DJ pace — and the tool adds it after every track except the last, so a 12-track set with 5-second gaps carries 55 seconds of transitions. The result panel splits playtime and gap time so you can see both, plus the average track length and the longest and shortest track.

The per-track table shows a running clock: each track’s start time and its share of the set. That turns the maths into planning — if the venue gave you a 60-minute slot and you are at 63:40, drop the track whose share and flow matter least; if the headline is waiting, you know exactly which cut gets you to the stage on time. Everything is computed in your browser, so unfinished setlists stay on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my DJ set length?
Paste one track length per line — copy the times straight from your player or DJ software — set the gap you typically leave between tracks, and read the total. Playtime and transition time are reported separately so you can tune the pacing.
Which track length formats are accepted?
m:ss (3:45), h:mm:ss (1:02:03) and plain seconds (210). Fractional seconds are kept, and a name after the time is preserved as the track label. Unparseable lines are flagged with their line number instead of silently vanishing.
Does it account for transitions between tracks?
Yes. The gap in seconds is added after every track except the last one. A 10-track set with a 6-second gap carries 54 seconds of transitions on top of the playtime.
Can I see when each track starts?
Yes — the table lists each track with its start time in the set and its percentage share of total playtime, which is handy for marking where the peak of the set lands and for printing a running order.
How much slack should I leave in a 60-minute slot?
A common rule is to plan for 50-55 minutes of music in a 60-minute slot: announcements, slow transitions and a hard out for the next act all eat the rest. Build the list here, then trim until the total sits inside your buffer.