diff --git a/anki/utils.py b/anki/utils.py
index 238a86fb6..3315225fd 100644
--- a/anki/utils.py
+++ b/anki/utils.py
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ def fmtTimeSpan(time, pad=0, point=0, short=False, after=False, unit=99):
     (type, point) = optimalPeriod(time, point, unit)
     time = convertSecondsTo(time, type)
     if not point:
-        time = round(time)
+        time = int(round(time))
     if short:
         fmt = shortTimeFmt(type)
     else: