Realtime Clock and Timers
by The_Goat_
Realtime Clock and Timers adds an in-game clock that tracks real-world time, plus customizable alarms and timers for scheduling tasks during play.
What it does
Players can set timers and alarms that count against the real-world clock rather than in-game ticks, which suits tasks such as reminders for farming, crafting or exploration sessions. The clock can be shown in the game so a player can check the time without leaving the world.
The mod runs on both the client and the server. Both sides need it, so every player on a server that runs it has the timers available. It is published for Forge only, for 5 release versions, with 1.1 for 1.20.1 as the latest file. The code is not open source, and the assets are under CC0 1.0 Universal.
Key features
Real-time clock
A clock that follows real-world time, so players can keep track of the hour outside the in-game day cycle.
Customizable timers
Players can set personal timers for in-game activities and be notified when each one ends.
Customizable alarms
Alarms can be set to a chosen real-world time, helping players keep to a routine while playing.
Simple interface
Timers and the clock are controlled through a plain interface, so setting one takes little effort.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Farming and crafting reminders
A timer can mark when a crop or a crafting batch is due, so the player returns at the right moment.
Exploration sessions
An alarm can signal the end of a play session during a long expedition, keeping the trip within a set length.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want the real-world time visible while they play, and server owners who want timers available to everyone on a shared world.
How it compares
Simple Timer is a Forge mod for 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 that runs on the client alone and is covered by All rights reserved. TnT-Timer-1.16.5-forge is a client-side Forge mod for 1.16.5 under the Apache License 2.0. Realtime Clock and Timers requires both sides and is covered by CC0 1.0 Universal, so it is the choice when a server and its players need the same timers.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtime Clock and Timers | Forge | 1.18 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-01-05 |
| Simple Timer | Forge | 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-14 |
| TnT-Timer-1.16.5-forge | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client-side only | 2026-02-22 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Realtime Clock and Timers is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,316 Game mechanics mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Realtime Clock and Timers is an intuitive Minecraft modification designed to streamline your gameplay. This mod seamlessly incorporates real-time tracking and user-friendly alarms and timers.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/clockwork-alarm-mod
- Owner
- The_Goat_
- Published
- 2023-11-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-01-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15