"Broken Clocks" is a song by American singer and songwriter SZA. It was released to digital retailers on June 2, 2017, as the third single from SZA's debut studio album, Ctrl (2017). It was written by SZA and Cody Fayne, with production handled by ThankGod4Cody.

The song was released a week ahead of the album's release, as a promotional single on mainstream music platforms. It is a follow-up of the songs "Drew Barrymore" and "Love Galore", both of which are released off the same album.

Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote: "'Broken Clocks' enfolds SZA amid blurry keyboard tones and a watery sample of men's voices as she ponders memories of an old romance that still haunts her." Joshua Espinoza of Complex magazine regarded the song as "a mid-tempo cut about optimism and perseverance". Lauren Ziegler of Consequence of Sound wrote: "'Broken Clocks' is slinky and laid back, with confidence and sensuality dripping from each note. Though more energetic and pointed than the minimalistic 'Love Galore', it still retains a kind of sleek raspiness so unique to the Top Dawg Entertainment artist's sound." Desire Thompson of Vibe magazine wrote that SZA has "proven herself to be a talented storyteller between harmonious melodies" and "finds a creative way to highlight the plight of a topsy-tuvy love" with the release of this song. Adelle Platon of Billboard magazine described the song as "nostalgic", while Navjosh of HipHop-N-More described it as a "soothing mid tempo ballad which is sure to get numerous plays once you start listening". Darby McNally of Paste magazine wrote: "'Broken Clocks' is a cool, smooth tune with a hint of modernity, a combination that is beginning to be SZA's calling card." Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote that the song is "a bit of a departure from the hazy sounds of SZA's past work" and has "gasping synths and trap hi-hat skitters, and puts her breathy, expressive vocals in a more commercial light."

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