Idiot question on recharge

Does the time given for recharge include the casting time for the basic power? So does the 8 seconds (or whatever) start when you start to cast your power or when you finish?

I believe that, as soon as the symbol gets small and grayed out, THAT'S when the recharge starts. So, if the power has a 6 second recharge, and a 2 seconds activation time, it would be eight seconds before you could use the power again after using it. I could be wrong, but I think not.

Spot on.

Thanks, rent. Good to know I wasn't making a complete fool out of myself.