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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Clock7

General Questions

Is Clock7 really free?

Yes! Clock7 is 100% free to use. There are no hidden charges, premium features, or subscription fees. All features are available to everyone at no cost.

Do I need to create an account?

No account or registration is required. You can start using Clock7 immediately without providing any personal information.

Does Clock7 work offline?

Yes! Once loaded in your browser, Clock7 works offline. However, you need to keep the browser tab open for alarms and timers to function.

Can I use Clock7 on mobile devices?

Absolutely! Clock7 is fully responsive and works on all devices including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

Alarm Clock

Will the alarm work if I close my browser?

The alarm requires the browser tab to remain open. You can minimize the browser window, but closing the tab or browser will stop the alarm from working.

How many alarms can I set?

You can set up to 50 different alarms. Each alarm can have its own time, sound, and message.

Can I use custom alarm sounds?

Currently, Clock7 offers 5 built-in alarm sounds. Custom sound upload may be added in future updates.

What is the snooze duration?

The default snooze duration is 5 minutes. When you click snooze, the alarm will ring again after 5 minutes.

Timer

What's the maximum timer duration?

You can set a timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

Can I run multiple timers simultaneously?

Currently, Clock7 supports one timer at a time. Multiple timer support may be added in future updates.

What does "Loop timer" do?

When loop is enabled, the timer automatically restarts after reaching zero. This is useful for interval training or repeated tasks.

Stopwatch

How many laps can I record?

You can record up to 999 laps. Each lap shows the lap time, split time, and difference from average.

Can I export lap times?

Yes! Click the "Export Laps" button to download your lap times as a CSV file that can be opened in Excel or Google Sheets.

Does the stopwatch continue running if I switch tabs?

Yes, the stopwatch continues running in the background even when you switch to other tabs or applications.

World Clock

How many world clocks can I add?

You can display up to 20 different time zones simultaneously.

Are daylight saving time changes handled automatically?

Yes! Clock7 automatically adjusts for daylight saving time changes in all supported time zones.

Which cities are available?

Clock7 includes over 30 major cities worldwide. Type in the search box to see available options.

Technical Issues

Why doesn't the alarm sound play?

Check your device volume and ensure the browser has permission to play audio. Some browsers require user interaction before playing sounds.

Why aren't notifications working?

Enable notifications in Settings, then allow notification permissions when prompted by your browser. Check your browser's site settings if needed.

My settings aren't saving. What should I do?

Ensure cookies and local storage are enabled in your browser. Clear browser cache and try again. Avoid using incognito/private mode.

Which browsers are supported?

Clock7 works best on modern browsers: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+, and Opera 76+.

PWA & Installation

What is PWA installation?

PWA (Progressive Web App) installation allows you to install Clock7 like a native app on your device, with its own icon and window.

Do I need to install the app to use it?

No, installation is optional. Clock7 works perfectly in your browser without installation.

Will the installed app work offline?

Yes! Once installed, the PWA version works offline just like the web version.

Privacy & Data

Is my data stored online?

No, all your data (alarms, timers, settings) is stored locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers.

Can I backup my settings?

Yes! Use the Export feature in Settings to download a backup file. You can import it later to restore your settings.

Do you track user activity?

Clock7 respects your privacy. We don't track, collect, or store any personal information or usage data.