About Pole Clock

The Concept

Pole Clock offers a unique perspective on time - visualizing a 24-hour analog clock as if viewed from the South Pole. This approach allows all timezones to be displayed simultaneously on a single dial, providing an intuitive way to understand global time differences.

Unlike traditional 12-hour clocks that must make two full rotations each day, the 24-hour format of Pole Clock provides a complete picture of the day in a single rotation, making it easier to grasp when people around the world are working, sleeping, or available.

Use Cases

• Remote Teams: Track when team members across different timezones are working or available for meetings
• Global Friendships: Easily see when friends and family in other countries are awake and reachable
• International Business: Plan calls and collaborations with partners worldwide at convenient times
• Travel Planning: Visualize time differences when planning international trips

How It Works

Pole Clock's interface is centered around an intuitive 24-hour dial that represents the entire day. Key features include:

• Interactive Time Control: Scroll to move time forward or backward, enabling you to plan across different times
• Timezone Visualization: Add multiple timezones to see them all displayed on the same clock face
• Friend Tracking: Add contacts with their timezones to see when they're available
• Customizable Display: Configure the clock to suit your preferences and needs

Background

Pole Clock was created by Pascal Pixel, who also built Horse Browser. The project has gained significant popularity on both Hacker News and Product Hunt.

The tool was born out of a practical need to coordinate with team members and clients across multiple timezones, offering a more intuitive way to visualize global time than traditional methods.