IRL_Time
by amitkraizman
IRL_Time shows the local time on the game screen as a small HUD element, and players can set its format and position in a settings menu.
What it does
Players see their real local clock while playing, rendered as an overlay on the screen. The display can use a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and seconds can be turned on or off. A settings menu controls these options, so no file editing is required to change how the time appears.
The overlay moves out of the way when potion effect icons are shown, so the clock stays readable without covering them. Because it only draws the time, it changes nothing in the world or on any server, and it suits players who want the real hour visible while building, exploring or farming.
Installation needs Fabric API and Mod Menu, both required dependencies. IRL_Time is client-side only, so only the player's client needs it. It is published for Fabric across six release versions, 1.21 – 1.21.5, and the code is under the MIT License, which makes it open source.
Key features
Local time overlay
A small clock displays the local time on the game screen, updated while the player plays.
12 or 24-hour format
The clock can show time in a 12-hour or a 24-hour layout, chosen in the settings.
Optional seconds
Seconds can be added to the displayed time or left out for a shorter readout.
Smart positioning
The clock shifts its place when potion effect icons appear, so the two do not overlap.
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
Building and farming
A visible clock helps players track the real hour during long sessions without leaving the game.
Who it’s for: Players who want the local time shown during gameplay and do not want to alt-tab to a clock. It suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike, since the mod runs without any server component.
How it compares
HudMini is client-side only, open source under The Unlicense, and published for Fabric across 1.20.6 – 1.21.8, so it covers a different range of versions. InfoHotbar is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, but it covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 and shows its information in the hotbar area rather than as a clock overlay. Many Utils is open source under the MIT License and spans 1.21.11 – 26.3, a later range than IRL_Time.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRL_Time | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-12-10 |
| HudMini | Fabric | 1.20.6 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-07-17 |
| InfoHotbar | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-31 |
| Many Utils | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
Questions
Does IRL_Time need Fabric API and Mod Menu?
Does IRL_Time have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does IRL_Time support?
In the catalog
IRL_Time is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
simple mod for displaying local time in game, no tinkering required.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/irl_time
- Owner
- amitkraizman
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15