Time tracking is available on all plans.
Quick answer: Track time on tasks and projects by logging entries manually, running timers, using your timesheet, the desktop Timer app, or the Chrome extension, or by replying to task notification emails with entries like [1h]. Time shows in hours and minutes by default, and can also be shown as decimal hours.
Feature overview
What
Track time against tasks and projects as you progress through your work.
Why
  • Manage your time and plan work more effectively.
  • Better understand how long individual pieces of work and projects take.
Who
  • Site admins (owner company) can log time for themselves, log time for other users on any project, and manage all users’ time logs across the site.
  • Site admins (external companies) can log time for themselves or others and manage time logs on projects they’re members of.
  • Project admins can log and manage time for all users on projects they administer.
  • Standard users and client users require at least one project permission:
    • View time log: view the project’s Time area.
    • View other people’s time: see time logged by other users.
    • Log time: log time to tasks or projects and manage their own time entries.
When
Any time you’re working on a task or project, especially when that work is billable.


Overview of how to track time on projects in Teamwork and how logged time contributes to project progress and reporting. View full transcript


What ways can I track time in Teamwork.com?

Manual time tracking
Log individual time entries directly to tasks or projects.
Timers
Track time as you work using timers, then save entries to a project or task.
Timesheet
Log and review time from your personal timesheet.
Desktop Timer app
Use the Teamwork desktop Timer app to quickly switch between frequently tracked tasks.
Chrome extension
Manually log time or start timers directly from your browser.
Email
Include time entries when replying to task notification emails.
Example: type [1h] in your reply.

How do I get my team to track time?

📣 Communicate
Communicate the value and benefits of time tracking to your leadership team to get them on board.
Example: We’ll be able to invoice accurately (and without wasting time).

🤝 Help
Help employees see the value of time tracking by making the benefits relevant to them.
Example: You won’t have to use that tool you hate anymore.

🛠 Support
Provide support to employees during the transition period.
Hint: Teamwork training resources can help.

📋 Set expectations
Share expectations and follow up to make sure people are sticking to them.
Example: Set a standard that the week’s time should be logged by 4pm every Friday.

⭐ Model behavior
Model the desired behaviors by following the same expectations yourself.
Example: Make it easier for others by doing what you’re asking them to do.


How are time formats and decimal totals shown?

Teamwork tracks time in hours and minutes by default. You can view logged time in two formats:
  • Time: hours and minutes (for example, 2h, 4h 30m, 13m).
  • Hours: decimal format (for example, 2.00, 4.5, 0.217).
Individual time entries display up to 3 decimal places. Totals and rollups display up to 2 decimal places and are rounded appropriately.
Time format display example

Frequently asked questions

Is time tracking on every plan?

Yes. Time tracking is available on all plans.

Can I log time by email?

Yes. Include an entry such as [1h] when replying to a task notification email.