diff --git a/framework/python/src/core/session.py b/framework/python/src/core/session.py
index 29ce8acb4..be1ca1ca1 100644
--- a/framework/python/src/core/session.py
+++ b/framework/python/src/core/session.py
@@ -175,6 +175,8 @@ def start(self):
     self.reset()
     self._status = TestrunStatus.STARTING
     self.pause_message = False
+
+  def start_timer(self):
     self._started = datetime.datetime.now()
 
   def get_started(self):
diff --git a/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py b/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py
index d83e986b5..069552320 100644
--- a/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py
+++ b/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py
@@ -491,6 +491,10 @@ def _device_stable(self, mac_addr):
 
     LOGGER.info(f'Device with mac address {mac_addr} is ready for testing.')
     self._set_status(TestrunStatus.IN_PROGRESS)
+
+    # Start testrun timer
+    self.get_session().start_timer()
+
     self._test_orc.run_test_modules()
 
     self._stop_network()