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pretty-ms

A formatter that converts milliseconds into readable durations.

What it does

A formatter that converts milliseconds into readable durations.

When it fits

Showing elapsed time and task durations in interfaces or logs.

Other options in this category

  • @internationalized/date — Building date controls that need explicit calendar and timezone behavior.
  • Chrono — Turning phrases such as next Friday into structured date information.
  • date-fns — Picking individual functions for the date operations you need.
  • Day.js — Working with dates through a familiar, chainable API.
  • Spacetime — Working with dates across timezones using a chainable interface.

Source

Project source for pretty-ms ↗

Editorial overview reviewed on October 24, 2026. Follow the source for current setup, compatibility, and licensing.

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