FAQs – Global Clock Times

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get pricing?

Please contact us via phone +923003486808, email info@globalclocktimes.com, the request info form tab on the product you are interested in pricing. We will get right back to you with prices and/or a price list.

How do you get accurate time from the GPS Receiver?

The GPS satellite system consists of 32 satellites orbiting the earth. Each satellite has an atomic clock synchronized to UTC time and broadcasts this information – along with the position of satellite – on a radio signal. Our GPS Receiver converts this information into a serial data stream and sends it to our tower clock controller, which computes the offsets for your local time zone and corrects for daylight saving time if required.

Our GPS Receiver has to be located so it has a “RF transparent” view of the sky, so it can be mounted outdoors, or inside of “RF transparent” materials such as wood or plastic.

Note: “UTC” time is Coordinated Universal Time, or essentially Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

How large should my tower clock be?

The rule of thumb for the size of a tower clock is a 1 to 10 ratio. However, this is only a rule of thumb – sometimes tall towers have smaller clocks, or large clocks are placed at the entrance of buildings. Buildings that have long horizontal dimensions also typically require a larger clock than the rule of thumb.

We are happy to make recommendations. Please email us an elevation or photograph.

Explore our full range of tower clocks, complete with Architectural Specifications and CAD Details, by clicking here.

What is typical delivery time ?

Standard size clock movements and controls are stock items, other products are made to your specification in our manufacturing facility in Medfield. Lead times vary based on the product and scope of design. We will work with you to meet your requirements and will make delivery dates required for your deadline.

How do you light clocks dials ?

We use a variety of different methods to light both our tower and street clocks with LEDs. Our standards include backlighting, and edge lighting, we also can provide halo and surface mount lighting on clock hands and dial markings (see products & specs . Our backlighting is even, with light sources spaced back from the clock face to eliminate hot spots. Various options are available, ranging from dimmers, RGB (color changing), and warmer and cooler whites, contact us for details.

What is the motion of your clock movements ?

Clock makers since 1985

Global Clock Times has been a trusted name in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of premium tower clocks, post clocks, and custom timekeeping solutions across Pakistan.