Built for Sailors. Loved by Everyone.
The Ship's Bell App, Done Right.
Ship's bells, struck in pairs on the traditional naval schedule — just as they have been at sea for five hundred years. Hand-crafted marine chronometers, live weather rendered as a living canvas, moon phase, and a lighthouse beam at the changing of the watch. Now sailing on Android, iOS and the web.
See It Aboard.
New to ship's bells? Read how ship's bell time works or five centuries of ship's bells.
Rain, fog, storms, sunshine — Ship's Clock pulls real weather for your location and renders it as a live canvas animation behind the clock. Step outside and look up; your clock already knows.
The HUD displays the current lunar phase with an accurate moon icon and label — from New Moon to Waxing Gibbous and beyond. Night Silence mode quiets the bells during sleeping hours automatically.
At :15 and :45 past the hour, a lighthouse beam sweeps the sky canvas — a fixed horizontal cone of warm light, just as it would appear from a passing ship in the dark. A small detail that makes all the difference.
A companion web app for keeping your maritime log — built with Firebase, Google Sign-In, and a dark wood aesthetic befitting a captain's desk. Chart your voyages, thoughts, and passages.
From Stem to Stern.
Every setting, every detail, built for the serious maritime enthusiast.
For centuries, ship's bells kept sailors in sync across the open ocean. Ship's Clock brings that living tradition to your iPhone, Android phone or browser — beautifully.
How Ship's Bell Time Works.
A ship's bell marks watch time every 30 minutes. The count rises through each four-hour watch and reaches Eight Bells — the watch's end.
| Mid | Morning | Forenoon | Afternoon | Dogs* | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0030 – 1 bell | 0430 – 1 bell | 0830 – 1 bell | 1230 – 1 bell | 1630 – 1 bell | 2030 – 1 bell |
| 0100 – 2 bells | 0500 – 2 bells | 0900 – 2 bells | 1300 – 2 bells | 1700 – 2 bells | 2100 – 2 bells |
| 0130 – 3 bells | 0530 – 3 bells | 0930 – 3 bells | 1330 – 3 bells | 1730 – 3 bells | 2130 – 3 bells |
| 0200 – 4 bells | 0600 – 4 bells | 1000 – 4 bells | 1400 – 4 bells | 1800 – 4 bells | 2200 – 4 bells |
| 0230 – 5 bells | 0630 – 5 bells | 1030 – 5 bells | 1430 – 5 bells | 1830 – 5 bells | 2230 – 5 bells |
| 0300 – 6 bells | 0700 – 6 bells | 1100 – 6 bells | 1500 – 6 bells | 1900 – 6 bells | 2300 – 6 bells |
| 0330 – 7 bells | 0730 – 7 bells | 1130 – 7 bells | 1530 – 7 bells | 1930 – 7 bells | 2330 – 7 bells |
| 0400 – 8 bells | 0800 – 8 bells | 1200 – 8 bells | 1600 – 8 bells | 2000 – 8 bells | 2400 – 8 bells |
Hear the Bells Ring.
See Ship's Clock strike the watch bells, and take the full tour of the dials and the watch schedule.
Never Miss a Watch.
Ship's Clock includes a full alarm system built around the maritime experience — using the same authentic bell tones, not jarring ringtones.
The Ship's Log.
Every great voyage deserves a record. The Ship's Log is a companion web app where sailors, dreamers, and landlocked mariners alike can make their mark — sign the log, note your passage, and join the crew.
- ✦ Sign in with Google — your entries, always yours
- ✦ Maritime dark-wood aesthetic, brass & gold accents
- ✦ Built with Firebase — fast, private, always available
- ✦ A living record of the Ship's Clock community
Word From the Deck.
“This app nails atmosphere. Ship’s Clock isn’t just a timekeeper, it’s an experience. The authentic bell chimes every half hour, the live weather and moon phases, and the subtle lighthouse animations make your phone feel like a captain’s quarters.”
“I’ve been waiting for a replacement for the obsolete Weems & Plath. This is much nicer with much more functionality. Other similar apps don’t even come close to this one. Bell sounds are great! Timing/striking is spot on.”
“Much more trouble-free than the other apps I’ve tried. I ordinarily always go with “FREE” apps but I rely on ship’s bell to regulate my life so this was $5 very well spent.”
“Hearing the bells ignites a timestamp on my current productivity or leisure! It also adds a fresh and fun way to navigate through nautical imaginations.”
“Extremely well executed. Beautiful sound design and visuals.”
Read every review on the App Store and Google Play.
Set Your Watch.
Now available on Android, iOS and in your web browser — download Ship's Clock and bring the tradition of maritime timekeeping aboard your daily life. Fair winds and following seas.