Microtype Clock

Huge digits made of rows of tiny type that light up from the top across the minute.

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About the Microtype Clock

Microtype draws the hours and minutes as huge figures filled with rows of tiny monospaced type, each row repeating the current second over and over. As the minute passes, the rows light up one by one from the top, so the digits fill with light from the top down and go dark again when the next minute begins.

A faint outline keeps the figures readable while they are dark, and the seconds also stand small at the bottom right. It reads 12-hour or 24-hour time and fills the whole screen in its own colours. It is one of the fifteen digital faces of Clock with Seconds.

What you get

  • Free, full-screen, and browser-based — nothing to install
  • Works on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops
  • Seconds always on show, part of how it tells the time
  • No ads, no cookies, no account needed

Frequently asked questions

Is the Microtype Clock free to use?

Yes. The Microtype Clock is completely free, with no ads, no accounts and no cookies. Just open it in your browser and it runs.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. The Microtype Clock runs entirely in your web browser — there is nothing to install and no account to create.

Can I use it in full screen?

Yes. Open the clock and enter full screen to turn any monitor, laptop, or tablet into a dedicated microtype clock.

Can I hide the seconds?

No. The seconds are what moves this design, so it always shows them, whatever the seconds setting says.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The Microtype Clock is responsive and works on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.

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