Sunclock is an astronomical clock that displays
• sunrise sunset true noon and the length of the day
• civil twilight nautical twilight and astronomical twilight
• golden hour and blue hour
• moonrise moonset and moon phase
• sidereal time solar time equation of time and coordinated universal time (UTC)
on an analog dial.

The dial is
• a unique double dial with 12 and 24 hours
• a classic 24-hour dial
• or a special spiral dial.

Sunclock also displays ancient time measurements where the day is divided into twelve hours from sunrise to sunset such as
• Byzantine Time Roman Time Athonite Time Lost Time
• Horae Temporales Zmanim Jewish clock Hebrew hour Eretz Yisrael clock
• old Arabic clock Arabic hour names
• and Alaturka hour system.

Other time systems divide the day from sunrise to sunset into six or eight parts such as
• Rāhu Kalam (poison period in Vedic astrology)
• Wadokei (traditional Japanese clock)
• or 時辰 traditional Chinese hours earthly branches.

The religious times
• Roman Catholic Liturgy of the Hours
• Islamic Prayer Times (8 methods of calculation)
• Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
• and Tahajjud
are also displayed by Sunclock.

WHY SUNCLOCK?

Sunclock takes you beyond standard time-keeping transforming your device into an astronomical clock with an analog display. It not only tells the time but also emphasizes the beauty of natural light by showing sunrise and sunset times including the periods of twilight. You'll know the exact moments of civil nautical and astronomical twilight vital for photographers seeking the perfect 'golden hour' or 'blue hour' for stunning light effects.

The phase of the moon dictates the darkness of the night and Sunclock makes this cycle accessible. Displaying moonrise and moonset times along with moon phases you can anticipate moonlit nights or the darkest hours. Even tidal patterns become predictable with Sunclock.

Customize your time display from the Clock Gallery and adjust the size and color to your liking. Craft your personalized clock and share it with friends flexibly deploying Sunclock as an app widget or wallpaper.

Enjoy the interactive element – swiping the screen simulates any time and date. Unearth cosmic cultural and religious phenomena unique to each hour and day no matter where you are in the world. This exploration can also occur via automatic animation.

27 December 2023