Clock settings
Smooth sweep is enabled by default. Switch to ticking mode when you want one-second steps.
Smooth Second Hand Clock
Use an online analog clock that defaults to a smooth sweeping second hand, with ticking mode, second-hand visibility, copy, and fullscreen support.
How this smooth second hand clock works
This analog clock emphasizes a smooth sweeping second hand. When smooth mode is on, the second hand updates continuously instead of jumping once per second.
Ticking mode is available when you want the hand to move in one-second steps. Both modes use your browser and device time.
When to use it
Use it as a fullscreen analog clock, classroom time display, second-screen clock, visual clock face, analog time practice page, or simple room clock with a visible second hand.
For a more general analog display, use the analog clock. For a direct page focused on a visible second hand with ticking mode as the starting point, use the analog clock with second hand. For the same clock-face style tuned for room display, open the full screen analog clock. For large digital time, use the digital clock.
Smooth vs ticking second hand
A smooth second hand is useful when the motion of time matters visually, such as teaching, display rooms, or second-monitor use. A ticking second hand is easier when you want discrete one-second steps.
This page is a browser visual display, not a mechanical clock or a calibrated timekeeping instrument. For current time in text form, use current local time. For milliseconds, use the clock with milliseconds.
Smooth second hand clock FAQ
Can I use it fullscreen?
Yes. Fullscreen mode keeps the analog face large and does not place ad placeholders inside the fullscreen target.
Can I hide the second hand?
Yes. Use the Show second hand toggle to hide or show it.
Is the smooth hand an authority for timekeeping?
No. It is a browser clock display based on your device time.
Can I use it for a projected timer?
If you need a countdown instead of the current time, use the fullscreen timer.