RealClockHUD

A simple client-side Fabric mod that shows the current time in-game. Fully configurable, works on any server.

by loganmharknessUtility

Fabric

Loaders: Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth: 1.1K
Followers on Modrinth: 9
versions: 4
Updated: June 28, 2026Jun 28
Published: in 2026

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At a glance

Runs on Fabric

For Minecraft 26.1–26.2

Client only — no need to install it on the server

Latest version — 1.1.0+26.1.x+26.2 from June 28, 2026

Requires Fabric API

License MIT — free

Where it's needed

In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions26.1–26.2

RealClockHUD

Displays the real-life system time as a HUD overlay in Minecraft.

Preview of Original Settings

Features

Real-life clock displayed as an in-game HUD overlay
12-hour and 24-hour format toggle
Optional seconds display
Real-life date display (e.g. Jun 28, 2026)
In-game time display (e.g. Day 42 - 6:30am)
Session timer showing how long you've been playing (e.g. Session: 1h 23m)
Configurable corner positioning (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right)
X/Y offset for fine-tuned placement
Custom text color (hex)
Optional background box
Optional text shadow
Keybind to toggle visibility (default: K, rebindable in Controls)
/realclock commands for all settings
Self-healing config - invalid or missing values are corrected and re-saved automatically
Hides during F1/F3 and screenshots
Updated for 26.2

Settings/Commands

All settings are stored in .minecraft/config/realclock.json and can be edited manually. The config is self-healing - any invalid values will be reset to defaults automatically on next launch.

You can also change any setting using the /realclock command - no need to edit the config file directly. Changes take effect immediately and are saved automatically.

The clock can also be toggled with the K keybind (rebindable in Options > Controls).

Setting	Command	Default	Description
`24h`	`/realclock 24h true`	`false`	Use 24hr time format instead of 12hr
`background`	`/realclock background true`	`true`	Show a dark box behind the clock
`color`	`/realclock color #FF0000`	`#FFFFFF`	Text color as a hex value
`corner`	`/realclock corner top-left`	`top-right`	Clock position - `top-left`, `top-right`, `bottom-left`, `bottom-right`
`date`	`/realclock date true`	`false`	Show the real-life date below the clock
`gametime`	`/realclock gametime true`	`false`	Show the in-game day and time of day
`offsetx`	`/realclock offsetx 8`	`4`	Horizontal nudge in pixels from the corner
`offsety`	`/realclock offsety 8`	`4`	Vertical nudge in pixels from the corner
`scale`	`/realclock scale 1.5`	`1.0`	Text scale - `1.0` is normal, `2.0` is double size
`seconds`	`/realclock seconds true`	`false`	Show seconds alongside the time
`sessiontimer`	`/realclock sessiontimer true`	`false`	Show how long you've been in the current session
`shadow`	`/realclock shadow true`	`true`	Render a drop shadow behind the text
`toggle`	`/realclock toggle`	`true`	Whether the clock is currently visible

Configuration

Config file is created automatically at .minecraft/config/realclock.json on first launch.

{
  "visible": true,
  "corner": "TOP_RIGHT",
  "use24Hour": false,
  "showSeconds": false,
  "color": 16777215,
  "scale": 1.0,
  "showDate": false,
  "showGameTime": false,
  "showSessionTimer": false,
  "showBackground": true,
  "textShadow": true,
  "offsetX": 4,
  "offsetY": 4
}

color is stored as a decimal integer. 16777215 = #FFFFFF (white).

FAQ

How to install RealClockHUD?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download RealClockHUD for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does RealClockHUD support?

RealClockHUD has builds for Minecraft 26.1–26.2.

Is RealClockHUD needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source

MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author

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