TimeoutError

Built-in ExceptionPython 2.0+Intermediate

Raised when a system function times out

Quick Info

Documentation
Official Docs
Python Version
2.0+

Learn by Difficulty

Quick Example

python
# Triggering and catching TimeoutError
try:
    raise TimeoutError("operation timed out")
except TimeoutError as e:
    print(f"Caught TimeoutError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

TimeoutError is raised when raised when a system function times out. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

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Tags

exceptionerror-handlingcore