A timer setting apparatus for a video tape recorder for setting the timer control data including the date data, the day data, the starting time data, the ending time data, and the input signal selecting data, so as to actuate electronic equipment such as a VTR such that the electronic equipment will properly operate at the proper time on the set date. The timer setting apparatus comprises a timer control circuit which provides timer setting information according to signals supplied thereto from a switch circuit which is operating for setting the timer and desired modes and display means which displays all of the possible choices of items to be registered for setting the timer to facilitate the timer setting operation.