An AFL (Australian Football League) quarter is officially 20 minutes long of playing time. However, because the clock stops during stoppages (such as goals, injuries, or throw-ins), the actual length of an AFL quarter in real time is typically around 25 to 30 minutes. This means while the game time per quarter is 20 minutes, the quarter including stoppages often extends to about half an hour.
Additional Details:
- There are four quarters in an AFL match.
- The breaks between the first and second quarters and between the third and fourth quarters (quarter-time and three-quarter time) last about 6 minutes each.
- The half-time break (between the second and third quarters) is longer, at about 20 minutes.
- The total duration of an AFL game including breaks is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
Thus, while the official quarter length is 20 minutes, actual quarters can last much longer due to stoppage time.
