Vanilla Clock
by KQwezy
Vanilla Clock puts Minecraft's own clock on the HUD, so the in-game time stays visible while players work, travel or build.
What it does
The mod displays the vanilla clock item as a HUD element that shows the current in-game time and day. Players can drag it to any spot on screen, scale it, lock it in place, hide it or restore the default layout. It keeps the look of the original item, with a simple, clean and unobtrusive design, so no hotbar slot needs to be taken up to check the time.
Because the clock is drawn on the client, it works in single-player and on multiplayer servers without any server-side installation. The mod requires Fabric API and is published for Fabric only, with files for 1.21 – 26.2 and 1.0.0 as the latest file for 26.2. Vanilla Clock is client-side only, so servers do not need it, and it is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Vanilla clock on the HUD
The in-game clock is drawn on screen with Minecraft's original look, showing the current time and day.
Drag and drop placement
The clock can be moved anywhere on screen, and its position can be locked so it does not shift by accident.
Adjustable size
The clock can be scaled up or down to suit the layout of the interface and the player's screen.
Quick toggle and reset
A single option shows or hides the clock, and a reset button returns it to the default position and size.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Keeping time during long sessions
A player who builds or farms for hours can keep the clock in a corner and check the time without opening any menu.
Multiplayer play
Because the clock is client-side, players on a server can use it without asking the server owner to install anything.
Who it’s for: Players who want the in-game time visible at all times on the HUD, in single-player or on multiplayer servers, without installing a server-side mod.
How it compares
Clock HUD is also a Fabric client-side mod, with files for 26.1.2 – 26.2 and under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Clean HUD is client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, with files for 26.1 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Clock | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-08 |
| Clock HUD | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-18 |
| Clean HUD | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
Questions
Does Vanilla Clock need Fabric API?
Does a server need Vanilla Clock to play with it?
Which game versions have a Vanilla Clock file?
In the catalog
Vanilla Clock is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Vanilla Clock is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that displays Minecraft’s vanilla clock directly on your HUD. The clock works just like the original in-game item, showing the current time of day without requiring you to hold a clock or keep one in your hotbar. You can freely move it around the screen, change…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/vanilla-clock
- Owner
- KQwezy
- Published
- 2026-09-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15