diff --git a/bots.py b/bots.py
index b05470e..e7d21e1 100644
--- a/bots.py
+++ b/bots.py
@@ -109,8 +109,9 @@ def log_error(error_msg):
 # Main Event Loop
 ###############################
 
+global bot_start_time
+bot_start_time = time.time()
 async def main():
-    bot_start_time = time.time()
     global discord_bot, twitch_bot
 
     discord_bot = DiscordBot(config_data, logger)