Talking Alarm Clock: Say Time is an iPhone and iPad alarm-and-timer app by HSN Softs that announces the time aloud in ten languages. It lets you understand the hour without immediately looking at a bright screen, whether you are waking at night, following a morning routine or finding a small clock display inconvenient.
The app combines spoken alarms with timers, repeat schedules, snooze and Lock Screen countdown information. Its voices are stored on the device, so the spoken-time feature does not depend on an internet connection.
How does the talking alarm work?
When an alarm goes off, a recorded voice announces the current time in five-minute steps. Instead of opening the app just to identify the time, you can listen first and decide what to do next. This is particularly practical when you wake during the night, have not put on your glasses or simply prefer audio information.
The app announces time in five-minute steps. For example, an alarm set for 7:32 announces 7:30. That limitation is stated in the App Store description and is worth knowing if exact minute-by-minute speech is important to you.
Which languages can announce the time?
Talking Alarm Clock supports ten voice languages, and the app interface is translated into the same set:
- English
- Turkish
- German
- French
- Japanese
- Korean
- Dutch
- Polish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Simplified Chinese
You can select the voice language for each alarm. This is useful in multilingual households or for anyone who wants different alarms to speak in different supported languages.
Alarm, timer and countdown features
The app is more than a single spoken wake-up alarm. Its current App Store listing includes:
- Alarms with repeat days, a name and an icon
- Countdown timers for tasks such as cooking, workouts, laundry or naps
- Custom alarms that combine a countdown, schedule and snooze
- Live Activity and Dynamic Island countdown visibility
- A snooze option
On supported iPhone models, Live Activity and Dynamic Island can show a running countdown from the Lock Screen or supported iPhone interface without reopening the app.
Does Talking Alarm Clock work offline?
Yes. The voice recordings are stored on the device. The app can announce the time without an internet connection, including in airplane mode or places with poor reception.
The App Store privacy section says the developer does not collect data. The description also states that the app requires no account or sign-up and contains no advertising or tracking.
A spoken clock for low-vision and screen-free moments
Hearing the time can be easier than locating and reading a screen for people who are blind, have low vision or find small displays difficult to read. It can also reduce the need to reach for a phone in a dark room. Talking Alarm Clock offers audio as a practical alternative, although it should not be treated as a substitute for dedicated assistive technology that a person may require.
Compatibility requirement
The current listing requires iOS 26 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 26 or later on iPad. Check your device software version before installing. App compatibility and features can change with later releases, so the App Store page is the best place to confirm the latest requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Will the alarm say the exact minute?
It speaks in five-minute steps. An alarm at 7:32, for example, is announced as 7:30.
Can each alarm use a different language?
Yes. The current version lets you choose a supported voice language for each alarm.
Does spoken time need mobile data or Wi-Fi?
No. The voice recordings are stored on the device and work offline.
Where can I inspect the app?
You can view Talking Alarm Clock: Say Time on the App Store for current screenshots, compatibility and release information.