Javascript Reference - Window clearInterval() Method

The clearInterval() method clears a timer set with the setInterval() method.

Browser Support


`clearInterval`	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Syntax

clearInterval(id_of_setinterval)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
id_of_setinterval	Required. The timer ID returned by the setInterval() method

Return Value

No return value.

Example

The following code shows how to display the current time.


<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p id="demo"></p>
<button onclick="myStopFunction()">Stop time</button>
<script>
var myVar = setInterval(function(){myTimer()}, 1000);
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function myTimer() {
    var d = new Date();
    var t = d.toLocaleTimeString();
    document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = t;
}

function myStopFunction() {
    clearInterval(myVar);
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

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