RealClockHUD

RealClockHUD

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

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About this Mod

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).


Available Versions

RealClockHUD 1.1.0+26.1.x+26.2release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2fabric
June 28, 2026
RealClockHUD 1.0.0+26.2release
MC 26.2fabric
June 18, 2026
RealClockHUD 1.0.0+26.1.xrelease
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
June 5, 2026
RealClockHUD 1.0.0release
MC 26.1.2fabric
June 4, 2026

How to Install RealClockHUD on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "RealClockHUD". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+1 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

RealClockHUD server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is RealClockHUD compatible with fabric?

RealClockHUD officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with RealClockHUD – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if RealClockHUD consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.226.1.226.1.126.1