Welcome to Sunclock – The Ultimate Astronomical Clock

Name: Sunclock
Rating: 4.8 (100 reviews)
Author: Henning Benecke

Ready to track the sun, moon, and seasons?

Jump right in by exploring our simple design gallery to pick a stunning, ready-made clock face and get started in seconds. Sunclock combines 10 years of dedicated development and an incredible variety of clock types to suit any preference. Choose a beautifully crafted template for an instant, elegant look, or use our deep customization options to build your dream timepiece. Perfect for photographers, astronomers, and anyone tracking daily rhythms.

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Sunclock – Feature Overview

Sun & Daylight

Sunrise and Sunset: Precise display of these times for any location and date.
Noon and Day Length: Calculation and visualization of solar noon and total daylight duration.
True Midday on Top: Option to align true solar noon at the top of the clock.
Twilight Phases: Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight shown separately.
Golden and Blue Hour: Visual representation of these light phases – ideal for photography and planning.
Solar Altitude Angle: Display current sun elevation in the sky.
Solar Time: Show true solar time alongside standard time.
Equation of Time Hand: Visualize the difference between solar and clock time.
Night Hunting Ban (Germany): Optional marker for legal hunting times based on local sunset/sunrise.

Moon Features

Moonrise and Moonset: Time display for different locations and dates.
Moon Phases: Current phase of the moon displayed.
Moonlight Forecast: Prediction of moonlight conditions – useful for romantic nights or stargazing.

Dial & Display Options

Dial Layouts:
- Classic 12-hour display
- Pure 24-hour display
- Combined 12-/24-hour display
- Spiral dial (innovative design)
- Digital display
- Zodiac dial
Dual Scale: Simultaneous 12- and 24-hour display.
Color & Font Customization: Full design personalization.
Choose from 10+ fonts: Personalize typeface to match style.
Change hand shape, length & width: Customize clock hands in detail.
Size & Position Adjustment: Resize and reposition the clock within its viewport.
Size Adjustment: Scalable clock elements.
Evenly Moving Second Hand: Smooth, non-stepped motion.
Use Photo Background: Set your own background image behind the clock.
Show Indian Arabic Numerals: Optional numeral style support.

Time Concepts & Calendar Systems

Alternative Timekeeping Methods:
- Byzantine time (day starts at sunset)
- Temporal hours (12 unequal hours between sunrise and sunset)
- Roman time
- Athonite time
- Horae Temporales
- Zmanim (Jewish)
- Alaturka (Arabic)
- Japanese Wadokei system
- Chinese Shíchen (時辰) system
- Rāhu Kalam (Vedic)
Religious Time Systems:
- Roman Catholic Liturgy of the Hours
- Islamic prayer times (eight calculation methods)
- Muslim prayer time markers
- Muslim fasting display
- Candle lighting times for vespers, Shabbat, and holidays
- Arabic hour names
Spanish Electric Time Periods: Visualization of grid-controlled switching times.

Platforms & Usage

App, Widget & Wallpaper: Flexibly integrated into daily life.
Up to Three Widgets: Each widget can be uniquely designed, positioned, and sized (1×1 grid or larger).
Android TV & Chromecast: Display on large screens possible.
Fullscreen Mode: Optional immersive display without interface elements.
Screensaver Mode: Display clock while device is idle or loading.
Sharing Function: Easily share your clock display.
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Interactive Features

Simulate Date & Time: Explore any moment worldwide.
Automatic Animation: Smooth and vivid cosmic transitions.
Gallery of 45 Sample Clocks: Inspiration from ready-made designs.
Show Countdown: Display time remaining until a defined event.
Time Since Sunrise/Sunset: Track how much time has passed since the last solar transition.
Topographic World Map (Flat Earth): Optional map-based view to visualize daylight zones.
Sidereal Time: Show astronomical sidereal time alongside solar time.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): Display global time reference.
Load and Save Clock Design: Export and import your personalized clock configurations.
Undo Feature: Revert recent changes with a rollback button.

Usability & Onboarding

Intuitive Interface: Easy to use.
Integrated Help: Quick start for new users.
Customizable & Expandable: Suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Target Groups

Photographers
Astronomers
Travelers
Cultural and timekeeping enthusiasts
Technology and design lovers

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		Sunclock was the very first app in the Trilogy of Time collection, released in 2015.