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
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.

Support maintenance and development and remove banner ads by making an in-app donation.

Some users are concerned about the permissions required by Sunclock: This is explained as follows: The permission to access the approximate location is needed to calculate the sunrise. The other permissions are needed by Google Libraries for advertising, donation (payment, in this case no more advertising) and Google Play licence checks. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience.

13 November 2023

Clock for sunrise, sunset, moon and more in culture, religion and hobby.

Sunclock - Astronomical clock

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