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Epoch

RealEarthling
Tools
Version
1.5.1
Size
21.2 MB
Requires
Android API 24+
4.8 / 5 · 6,918 ratings 45,706 downloads

Updated Oct 12, 2026

Quick answer

Time display for nerds: Unix, sidereal, binary clocks & more.

Epoch shows the current moment across a wide range of time systems — updating every second, all in one place. What Epoch gives you - Civil: date, time, day second, day percent, seven-segment clock — for any timezone - Technical: Unix time, International Atomic Time (TAI), GPS time - Astronomical: Greenwich and Local Mean Sidereal Time (GMST, LMST), Julian Date variants - Curiosities: decimal time, Swatch Internet Time, New Earth Time, Doomsday Clock, 3 binary clocks, octal time and hexadecimal time Copy any value to clipboard with one tap or long press. Configurable - Build your own Watchlist tabs — combine any value from any category, in any order. - All built-in tabs (Civil, Technical, Astronomical, Curiosities) are fully customizable too, and can be hidden and restored anytime. - Set custom labels, section headers, and dividers. - Reorder by drag-and-drop, swipe to remove. - Customize date and time formats, configure timezone information. - Optionally pin timezones to always show standard or summer time. - 7-day advance notice of clock changes, with upcoming transitions shown in the value's info dialog. - Export, import, and reset all preferences. Focus mode - Double-tap any value for a full-screen, always-on display — ideal as a bedside clock. - Adjustable brightness (Android) and text color. - Toggle details with a long press. - Burn-in protection through gentle, periodic pixel shifting (especially useful on OLED screens). - Optionally start the app directly in Focus mode. Designed for night use Night mode displays red text on black — preserving your eyes' dark adaptation for stargazing. Example configurations Ready-to-import example configurations are available on GitHub, including spaceflight tab, world timezone explorer, and config manual. Privacy first No ads, notifications, tracking, analytics, or network requests. All settings stored locally on your device. No permissions required. For Local Mean Sidereal Time: optionally grant location access once (coarse, no GPS) or enter longitude manually. Available in English and German.

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What’s new

Better build info and four more Julian Date variants

- Build info now shows Git commit, timezone and IANA database versions (long press on logo or title)
- New Astronomical values: Reduced JD, Dublin JD, CNES JD, CCSDS JD
- Exit button in popup menu

Fixed
- Config with "locationAccess" imported on desktop showed LMST, but no longitude in Settings
- update_timezone_to_latest_iana_db.sh modified timezone backup copy

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

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  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is Epoch?
Time display for nerds: Unix, sidereal, binary clocks & more.
Who develops Epoch?
Epoch is developed by RealEarthling.
Which Android version does Epoch require?
Epoch requires Android API 24 or later.
What is the current version of Epoch?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.5.1.
Which license does Epoch use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-or-later.
Where is the source code for Epoch?
https://github.com/RealNoitasinagro/epoch

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