# Pilot Time

> Pilot Time is a simple free tool to quickly access local, military and UTC time.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.willowtree.pilottime](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.willowtree.pilottime)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.willowtree.pilottime`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WillowRoot Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 85,558
- **Rating:** 3.64 / 5 (312 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28
- **First published:** 2012-02-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.willowtree.pilottime)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://willowtreeapps.github.io/PilotTime-Android/](https://willowtreeapps.github.io/PilotTime-Android/)

## Description

**Pilot Time** is a free Chrome extension designed by pilots to provide rapid access to local, military, and UTC/GMT/Zulu time with just one click. The extension features a straightforward interface with three main sections: 

- **Time:** Instantly view the date and time for any time zone including UTC/GMT/Zulu.
- **Recent:** Access your three most recently used time zones quickly.
- **Converter:** Convert any past, present, or future time/date between any two time zones, facilitating easy planning and scheduling.

Additionally, Pilot Time offers two handy widgets: the "Current Time" widget displays your local time alongside UTC/GMT/Zulu time, and the "Saved Conversions" widget provides quick access to your preferred time zone conversions. This extension is an indispensable tool for pilots and anyone needing efficient time zone management.

## Rankings

- #240,312 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.willowtree.pilottime.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Pilot Time for its accurate UTC time conversion, simplicity, offline functionality, and usefulness in specialized fields like aviation and ham radio. However, multiple reviews highlight that the app is outdated and incompatible with newer Android versions, leading to functionality issues. The widget does not update properly, detracting from convenience. Some users mention undesirable pop-ups and desire additional features such as dark mode for better usability during night activities.

### Pros

- Provides accurate and reliable UTC time conversion useful for international coordination and aviation-related tasks.
- Simple and easy-to-use interface suitable for quick time conversions.
- Works offline, which adds to its convenience in various scenarios.
- Helpful for specific professional use cases such as ham radio, NOTAM generation, and airline service coordination.

### Cons

- App is outdated and incompatible with newer Android versions, causing it to not work on recent devices.
- Widget feature is problematic; it does not update dynamically and requires reopening the app to refresh time.
- Frequent pop-ups or warnings about compatibility issues lead to user dissatisfaction and uninstallation.
- Lack of features like dark mode, which some users desire for night/time-sensitive activities.

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