No. Talking Alarm Clock: Say Time announces the time in five-minute steps rather than speaking every exact minute. The current App Store listing gives a clear example: an alarm set for 7:32 announces 7:30.

Talking Alarm Clock is an iPhone and iPad alarm, timer and spoken-time app. When an alarm rings, it can say the current hour and minute aloud so you do not have to read the screen.

How does the five-minute announcement work?

The alarm itself can be set to a specific minute, but the spoken message uses five-minute steps. In the example published on the App Store, 7:32 is spoken as 7:30.

This distinction matters when you need minute-level precision. The screen and alarm schedule may show the selected time, while the voice announcement provides a nearby five-minute time statement.

Can I still schedule an alarm for any minute?

The official screenshot shows the standard hour-and-minute picker on the Add Alarm screen, while its note explains the five-minute spoken output. The published limitation applies to what the voice says, not to a claim that alarms can only be scheduled at five-minute intervals.

You can also set repeat days, give an alarm a name and icon, use snooze, and choose whether that alarm announces the time.

Does the spoken announcement require internet access?

No. The listing says every voice recording is stored on the device. Spoken time therefore works without Wi-Fi or mobile data, including in airplane mode.

The current App Store privacy section reports that the app does not collect data. The listing also says no account or sign-up is required and that the app has no ads or tracking.

Which devices and languages are supported?

The current US listing requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad. It also lists Mac support for macOS 26.0 or later on a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or later, while marking the app as not verified for macOS, plus Apple Vision support with visionOS 26.0 or later.

The listing names English, Turkish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and Simplified Chinese for the interface and spoken voices.

Each alarm can use its own voice language. For that separate setup topic, read How Do I Choose a Different Voice Language for Each iPhone Alarm?.

Frequently asked questions

Does Talking Alarm Clock say every exact minute?

No. Spoken time uses five-minute steps.

What does an alarm set for 7:32 announce?

The current App Store listing says an alarm set for 7:32 announces 7:30.

Does the alarm itself have to be set in five-minute intervals?

The official screenshot shows an hour-and-minute picker. The published five-minute limitation describes the spoken announcement.

Will the voice work without internet access?

Yes. The voice recordings are stored on the device, so spoken time works offline.

Where can I verify the current limitation?

You can view Talking Alarm Clock: Say Time on the App Store for the latest description, screenshot and compatibility information.