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Time.monotonic: measuring an interval without calendar time

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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time.monotonic() supplies a clock that does not move backwards because the system clock is adjusted. The useful quantity is the difference between readings, not their presentation as a date.

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time.monotonic() supplies a clock that does not move backwards because the system clock is adjusted. The useful quantity is the difference between readings, not their presentation as a date. [1]

Record a starting value and subtract it from the ending value. For a network operation, wait for actual completion. Taking the second reading immediately after starting measures startup rather than the whole download.

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  1. [1] time — Time access and conversions — Python 3.12.15 documentation ↗