Current network time

Compare your device clock with an estimated network time and view the time difference.

Requires a network connectionSends requests to: Cloudflare trace
Syncing

Offset

Last synced at

What this tool is for

Use this tool to compare your device clock with a network-sourced time reading. It fetches a timestamp from Cloudflare's trace endpoint, estimates the midpoint of request latency, and shows the resulting network clock in your browser.

Where it helps

  • Checking whether your local system clock is ahead or behind.
  • Confirming time drift before troubleshooting TLS, tokens, schedulers, or logs.
  • Getting a quick network-based reference time without installing NTP tools.

What to watch for

  • The displayed offset is an estimate and depends on network latency.
  • If the trace request fails, the tool falls back to your local clock until the next successful sync.
  • For a precise system-wide fix, adjust your device time sync settings or NTP configuration.

How to use

The tool queries the Cloudflare trace endpoint and estimates the time at the midpoint of the request. It shows network time, local time, latency, and clock offset.