# Solar Time

> Apparent solar time display based on location and sun's position. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Jonas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-time/id1100646247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-time/id1100646247/reviews.md

## What is Solar Time?

This application shows the apparent solar time, the time you would see on a sundial at your current location. It is the combination of the mean solar time (which depends on the longitude at your current position), the time difference from the solar equation which changes over the year because of the ecliptic path of the earth around the sun and optional daylight saving in the summer. 
That means the solar time at 12:00pm (noon) is the time of the highest sun position. 

Features:
- see the time difference in detail
- toggle the display of the seconds
- toggle between 12 and 24 hours
- the background color changes according to the time difference from the solar equation
- the location is automatically updated when you move
- supports all iPhones and all iPads
- supports the iPad multitasking (split view, ...)

## Key features

- Apparent solar time display
- Accounts for solar equation
- Optional daylight saving toggle
- Automatic location updates
- Customizable seconds display
- 12/24 hour format toggle
- Dynamic background color

## Chart rankings

- #178 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-time/id1100646247/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Print too small and location not precise.

*2023-04-15*

Print too small and location not precise.

### 4/5 — Genau wie beschrieben

*2023-03-21*

App zeigt schlicht und zuverlässig die echte Zeit an. Einziger Abzug ist, dass man dafür immer in die App gehen muss. Cool wäre es, wenn es zumindest ein Widget dafür gäbe. Und Wecker/Benachrichtigungen wären auch praktisch.

### 1/5 — Only London-time zone possible

*2022-06-07*

Didn’t activate sharing the location at first opening.
Activating later on didn’t work.
Mail to the Owner concerning this subject was not able to be delivered and came back.
One star for the idea.

### 5/5 — Thanks for a useful app!

*2022-03-17*

I have this on my iPhone and my iPad. It installs super fast and all I had to do was allow it to access my location and it immediately shows the time of day based on the location of the sun. That’s exactly what I wanted.
One thing that I would like to see the app do is have the icon for it show that local time. Or no time at all. The icon has 12:34. No a.m. or p.m. Since I know that never changes, it doesn’t fool me. I have it right next to my Clock app, which shows the official standard time, so would be nice to be able to see them side-by-side ride on my desktop, without having to actually open the app.

### 5/5 — Jetzt fehlt nur noch Eins

*2021-12-30*

Bitte integriert die ⌚️

### 5/5 — Kindergarten simple.

*2020-09-29*

Tells you the present solar time in your location. Pretends nothing more. Straightforward and uncomplicated.

### 2/5 — Icon always shows 12:34

*2020-07-06*

Would be way better if the icon showed the time instead of always 12:34.

### 5/5 — What’s not to like?

*2019-08-02*

This app does exactly what it claims to do. No more, no less. I’ve had it on my iPhone for over three years and refer to it often. A nice, reliable gadget.

### 5/5 — Solar Noon app

*2018-10-20*

This is a very good app for anyone interested in sundials, particularly if you have one in your garden and want to check it is reading correctly, and even more useful if you are setting up a sundial   The only snag for me, having sundials in two places, is that it doesn’t automatically update to the new longitude as claimed.  But of course if you know the difference in longitude you can always adjust for that, since 1 degree of longitude is equal to 15 seconds of time

### 5/5 — Tut was es verspricht

*2017-04-25*

Die App macht ohne Schnörkel und lästigen Schnickschnack genau das was sie verspricht. 
Sie zeigt die reale Ortszeit. 

Als Zusstzinfo zeigt sie auf Wunsch wie sich fie Differenz zur Zeitzone ergibt. 

Good App does just what its made for. 
No irritating nonsense. Simply usefull.

## Frequently asked questions about Solar Time

### What is Solar Time?

Solar Time displays the apparent solar time, which is the time you would see on a sundial at your current location. It accounts for your longitude, the solar equation (which varies throughout the year), and optional daylight saving time.

### Does Solar Time have ads?

No, Solar Time does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What devices does Solar Time support?

Solar Time supports all iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It also includes support for iPad multitasking features like split view.

### How accurate is Solar Time?

Solar Time calculates apparent solar time based on your device's location and the sun's position, incorporating the solar equation for accuracy. The app automatically updates your location as you move.

### Can I customize the display in Solar Time?

Yes, you can toggle the display of seconds and switch between 12 and 24-hour formats. The background color also changes dynamically to reflect the time difference from the solar equation.

### What is the age rating for Solar Time?

Solar Time has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### When was Solar Time last updated?

Solar Time was last updated on April 22, 2016, with version 1.0. The initial release date was also April 22, 2016.

### What do users think of Solar Time?

Solar Time has an average rating of 3.8 stars from 9 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2016-04-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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