Now Time
by Yomi_307
Now Time broadcasts the real-world time to server chat at intervals the server owner sets, so players immersed in the game do not lose track of it.
What it does
Schedules are written as cron expressions, so a broadcast can fire at fixed clock times or at regular intervals. Each message can be reformatted, and the mod can also post the in-game time, which lets a server show both clocks side by side. Players who lose track of real time while playing can rely on these reminders without opening any menu.
The mod runs only on the server and needs nothing on the player side, so clients can join without installing it. It is built for Fabric and is published for 1.19.2 – 1.20.6, with 1.1.0 for 1.19.4 as the latest file. Its work stays in the background with near-zero performance impact, according to the author's notes.
Now Time is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and its source code, issue tracker and wiki are public. Because it is open source, server owners can inspect how it sends messages before deploying it.
Key features
Scheduled real-time broadcasts
Messages showing the real-world time are sent to server chat on a schedule the server owner defines.
Cron-based timing
Schedules use cron expressions, allowing exact clock times or repeating intervals.
In-game time display
Broadcasts can include the in-game time alongside the real-world clock.
Customizable message formats
The text of each broadcast can be changed, so the messages fit the tone of a particular server.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival planning
A player can check the real time in chat and compare it with the in-game day to plan a session around the night cycle.
Long-running servers
Regular broadcasts keep players aware of the time on servers where many people play across different time zones.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run Fabric servers and want timed chat messages showing real and in-game time. Players need no installation, since the mod is server-side only.
How it compares
Simple Voice Chat broadcast is a Fabric, server-side only, open source mod under the MIT License for 1.19.2 – 1.20.1, and it sends voice-chat messages rather than clock reminders. Custom Chat Alerts is client-side only and not open source, built for 1.21.11 alone.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now Time | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.20.6 | Server-side only | 2025-07-01 |
| Simple Voice Chat broadcast | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2023-07-20 |
| Custom Chat Alerts | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-03 |
Questions
Does Now Time need to be installed on player clients?
Which loader does Now Time use?
How are the broadcast times set?
In the catalog
Now Time is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
🔥 Do you often forget real time because you are immersed in games? This mod will periodically report the time. A lightweight server-side mod that automatically broadcasts real-world time in chat at customizable intervals – your perfect reality anchor.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/now-time
- Owner
- Yomi_307
- Published
- 2025-06-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15