English Expression · Intermediate
clock time
Synonym of wall time
Pronunciation: say clock time
Meaning
The time as indicated by a clock, as opposed to other measures of time like solar time or UTC.
Example
The server logs recorded the event in clock time rather than UTC.
The server logs recorded the event in clock time rather than UTC.
Practice tips
- Practice clock time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.