diff --git a/uhr.js b/uhr.js
index 8ed1906..546eb6a 100644
--- a/uhr.js
+++ b/uhr.js
@@ -81,8 +81,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 			}
 		},
 		time: function(time) {
+			this._currentMinute = -1;
 			if (time == null) {
-				this._currentMinute = -1;
 				this.options.time = new Date();
 			} else {
 				if (this._timer != null) {