tclock is a clock app that runs in a terminal.
The clock mode displays the current time.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- tclock-clock – the clock mode displays the current time, the default mode.
- tclock-timer – the timer mode displays the remaining time until the timer is finished.
- tclock-stopwatch – the stopwatch mode displays the elapsed time since it was started.
- tclock-countdown – the countdown timer mode shows the duration to a specific time
Website: github.com/xorg62/tty-clock
Support:
Developer: tty-clock contributors
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License

tty-clock is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Terminal-Based Clocks | |
|---|---|
| sigye | Much more sophisticated than the typical tray |
| Peaclock | Customizable clock, timer, and stopwatch for the terminal |
| ClockTemp | Inspired by tty-clock that displays the time, date, temperature and more |
| tty-clock | Terminal digital clock |
| talking-clock | Highly configurable talking clock |
| shalarm | Bash script that functions like an alarm clock |
| mongoclock | Humongous clock for the terminal |
| clock-tui | Clock app in terminal which supports local clock, timer and stopwatch |
| TetroTime | Clock, timer, and stopwatch that renders time using falling tetromino shapes |
| stardial | Space-anime themed terminal clock |
| Clox | Geeky clock for terminal enthusiasts |
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