Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for displaying programmable-duration time intervals. The inventive method can be used to display programmable-duration time intervals throughout at least one time scale of a given length, using a cursor which moves from one end of said time scale to the other at a speed that is dependent on the duration of each programmed time interval. The programmed time interval is divided into at least two respective time segments having different proportions in relation to the distances to be traveled by the cursor. Subsequently, the speed of the cursor is adapted according to the distances to be traveled and the aforementioned respective time segments.