diff --git a/cnn_classification_service/magic_doer.py b/cnn_classification_service/magic_doer.py
index de61036..2f225b5 100644
--- a/cnn_classification_service/magic_doer.py
+++ b/cnn_classification_service/magic_doer.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import os
 import logging
 import tempfile
 import requests
+import time
 
 from classifier_cache import ClassifierCache
 
@@ -30,14 +31,17 @@ class MagicDoer:
             model_details, classifier = cls.classifier_cache.get_default_classifier()
 
             # do the majic
+            classification_start_time = time.time()
             predicted_class_name, labeled_predictions = classifier.predict(sample_file_path)
+            classification_duration = time.time() - classification_start_time
 
             response = {
                 "tag": tag,
                 "probability": labeled_predictions[model_details['target_class_name']],
                 "all_predictions": labeled_predictions,
                 "class": predicted_class_name,
-                "model": model_details['id']
+                "model": model_details['id'],
+                "classification_duration": classification_duration
             }
 
         finally: