Why wallboards still matter
Conference rooms, production booths, and pub owners need a glanceable view of multiple cities. Laptop clocks are too private and “world time” widgets quickly drift or lock behind subscriptions. The TimeyKit World Clock tool renders a clean grid that updates in real time, handles daylight saving, and works on any TV with a browser.
Setup checklist
Hardware
- Spare monitor or TV with HDMI input.
- Low-power device (Intel NUC, Raspberry Pi, Chromebox) running a modern browser in kiosk mode.
- Reliable network so the wallboard can fetch fresh timezone rules when reloads happen.
Software
- Open timeykit.com/world-clock/.
- Add the cities or teams you care about. We recommend no more than 8 per display.
- Toggle the fullscreen/wallboard mode and hide controls for a clean look.
- Bookmark the resulting URL so it reopens after power failures.
Example layouts
Control room
Columns: UTC, Production HQ, On-air city, Engineering vendor. Set highlight bars for the show window and include a dedicated UTC row for coordination with satellite providers.
Pub or bar showing WC26 fixtures
Add the WC26 wallboard on a second tab for fixture details, then keep the World Clock view on a loop with the host city plus tourist-heavy cities. Patrons can quickly see when the next match lands in their hometown.
Operational tips
- Schedule a weekly auto-refresh to pull any updated timezone rules.
- Keep the device’s OS clock synced via NTP to prevent drift.
- Use the “copy link” feature so you can rebuild the display instantly if the device is replaced.
Maintenance log template
Track when you last checked the wallboard. A lightweight log might include columns for “Date,” “Who verified,” “Cities shown,” and “Notes” (e.g., “Added Auckland for visiting execs”). Reviewing the log monthly keeps someone accountable for refreshing the device, clearing cookies, or swapping in new cities before major events. Include a reminder to open the World Clock tool on a laptop to confirm the kiosk matches the reference layout before signing off.
Try the tool
Launch World Clock, arrange your rows, and hit fullscreen. Pair it with the Timezone planner if you need to explain overlaps to leadership.
FAQ
- Does the wallboard cache data?
- It runs client-side, so it keeps ticking even if the network drops temporarily. Reload when back online to pull any tzdata updates.
- Can I brand the display?
- You can use the built-in accent colors per row. For deeper customization fork the repo, but keep updates in sync with upstream timezone data.
- How many cities is too many?
- Past ten rows the display gets crowded. Split across two screens or rotate between playlists.