Spoken Clock

The time written out as a sentence, with the seconds in red italics.

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About the Spoken Clock

Spoken writes the time out in words, the way you would say it: “It is four twenty-three in the afternoon, and fifteen seconds.” The sentence is set in a large serif on warm paper, with the seconds in red italics, today’s date above it and a thin red line beneath that fills across each minute.

It speaks English, Spanish, French or Hindi, following the language of the site. Like speech, it counts the hours from one to twelve and names the part of the day, in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening or at night, instead of AM or PM. It fills the whole screen in its own colours and 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 Spoken Clock free to use?

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

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