BetterTime
by KalebLangley
With BetterTime, players can display the in-game clock on the HUD and manage the day-night cycle through a set of replacement time commands.
What it does
BetterTime changes how vanilla time is shown and set. A configurable HUD element displays the current game time in real time, and its position and color are set in the configuration files. The mod also replaces the vanilla time commands with a simpler set, so a player or server owner can query or change the time with fewer steps. A day title appears with a sound effect when a new day starts, which gives the calendar a visible marker.
The mod is client and server, so the server and every player need it. Its required dependencies are Fabric API and Forge Config API Port, and each loader needs the one that matches it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, with builds for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the code is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, so the mod is open source.
Key features
Accurate time query
A command reads the game time directly, so the current day and time can be checked without guessing from the sky.
Replacement time commands
The vanilla time commands are swapped for a more consistent set that manages day and night cycles.
Day title with sound
Starting a new day shows a title on screen with a sound effect, adding an immersive calendar cue.
Customizable HUD clock
The on-screen time display can be moved and recolored through configuration files to fit the interface.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want precise control over in-game time and its display, and server owners who manage the day-night cycle for their community.
How it compares
Extended Time is server-side only, works on Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 1.21.8, and is open source under the MIT License, so players do not need it installed. NightLock is required on the server with the client optional, targets only NeoForge 1.21.1, and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Unlike BetterTime, both focus on the server side rather than a client display.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetterTime | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2024-10-09 |
| Extended Time | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-12-24 |
| NightLock | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server required, client optional | 2025-09-04 |
Questions
Does BetterTime need Fabric API?
Does the server need BetterTime?
Which game versions does BetterTime support?
In the catalog
BetterTime is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better_time
- Owner
- KalebLangley
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-10-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15