# Talking Clock

> Announces the time aloud at set intervals. Runs in the background.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mrmoosoftware.talkingclock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mrmoosoftware.talkingclock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mrmoosoftware.talkingclock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mr Moo Software
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 902
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (44 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-01
- **First published:** 2014-02-16
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 2.88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrmoosoftware.talkingclock)
- **Website:** [https://mrmoosoftware.com/](https://mrmoosoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mrmoosoftware.com/privacy](https://mrmoosoftware.com/privacy)

## Description

Talking Clock runs in the background and announces the time at intervals you choose. Ideal for when your hands are full, you&#39;re away from a clock, or you just want to stay on track without picking up your phone.<br><br>Whether you&#39;re cooking, cleaning, working out or driving, Talking Clock quietly keeps you informed.<br><br>Features:<br>• Clear time announcements using Android&#39;s built-in text-to-speech<br>• Announcement intervals from every minute to every hour<br>• Adjustable announcement speed<br>• Customisable announcement prefix so you can set exactly what you hear<br>• Optionally include the day, date and month in every announcement<br>• 24-hour time format support<br>• Quiet Hours so you can set a time window where announcements are automatically silenced<br>• Runs quietly in the background with a notification icon so you always know it&#39;s active<br>• Pauses and resumes other audio automatically during announcements<br>• Silent during phone calls<br>• Respects Do Not Disturb and silent mode by default, or override if you need it<br>• Works with alarm or media volume stream<br>• Light and dark theme, following your system setting<br><br>⚠️ Talking Clock is only available in English. If English is not your primary language this app may not be suitable for you.<br><br>Questions, feedback or bug reports — we&#39;d love to hear from you.

## Rankings

- #1,188,682 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.mrmoosoftware.talkingclock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mrmoosoftware.talkingclock)