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Time tracking in HelloTime

Start timers, work offline, use idle detection, and add manual time — everything the HelloTime time tracker can do.

How it works

  • Click the timer icon in the desktop or web app to start tracking against a project and task.
  • HelloTime tracks in the background even when offline — entries sync as soon as you reconnect.
  • Idle detection asks what you were doing when you return from a break. Keep the time, delete it, or reassign it.
  • Manual entries are allowed for retroactive time with manager approval.
  • Timers run on desktop, web and mobile, so the same entry can be started on one device and reviewed on another.
  • Tracked time fills the weekly timesheet automatically, ready for review and approval.

Learn more: Time tracking features

Common questions

Does the timer work without internet?
Yes. HelloTime keeps tracking offline and syncs entries as soon as the device reconnects.
What happens when I step away from my computer?
Idle detection asks what you were doing when you return, so you can keep, delete or reassign that time.

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