EarthTime 7.1.0

EarthTime by DeskSoft — Editor’s review

EarthTime is a polished Windows world-clock and situational-awareness tool that combines a high-resolution interactive map with a 140,000+ city database, live day/night shading, optional satellite cloud overlays and local weather/METAR feeds. Lightweight and configurable, it is designed to give fast, glanceable answers about local time, daylight and environmental conditions for locations across the globe—useful for distributed teams, frequent travelers, pilots and presenters who need reliable time-zone context on Windows PCs.

What’s new and notable

• Massive city database: Built-in coverage of more than 140,000 cities lets you view precise local time and date for nearly any populated place, plus you can add unlimited custom locations.
• Real-time day/night map: Accurate daylight and night shadow rendering on the globe shows which regions are in daylight, twilight or darkness at a glance.
• Optional cloud/satellite layer: Toggle an internet-downloaded cloud overlay to visualize current satellite cloud cover across continents and large regions.
• Rich weather and METAR support: Local conditions include temperature, humidity, wind, air pressure and METAR data for aviation-aware users.
• Local-time alarms: Create alarms tied to the local time of any city—handy for meeting reminders, broadcasts and time-sensitive tasks across zones.
• Full-screen and presentation modes: A full-screen globe and flexible display options make EarthTime suitable for live presentations and classroom demonstrations.

User experience and customization

EarthTime balances visual appeal with practical customization. The interface centers on an interactive map or globe with clickable locations for instant details and quick switching between sites. Display options let you choose clock formats, show or hide weather and cloud layers, set default views, and customize how locations and data are presented. The app remains responsive on modern Windows systems and is easy to navigate for both casual and power users.

Deployment, performance and compatibility

• Lightweight performance: Optimized for fast startup and steady operation without heavy CPU or memory use.
• Silent install/uninstall: Supports unattended installation and removal for enterprise deployments and IT rollouts.
• Broad Windows support: Current builds support 32- and 64-bit Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 and Windows Server; legacy builds remain available for much older releases (Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000) and XP support up to earlier versions.

Who should use EarthTime

1. Business teams and managers coordinating meetings across multiple time zones who need accurate local-time references and alarms.
2. Travelers and remote workers who want quick access to local weather, daylight conditions and time before planning activities.
3. Aviation and maritime users who rely on METAR and detailed weather parameters at selected locations.
4. Presenters, educators and control-room operators who need a full-screen global clock and visual overlays for demonstrations or situational awareness.

With a large location database, live map visualizations, optional satellite cloud overlays, weather/METAR feeds and alarms tied to local times, EarthTime offers a compact, dependable solution for anyone who needs accurate global time and environmental context on Windows. The combination of visual clarity, customization and enterprise-friendly deployment options makes it a practical choice for coordination, planning and real-time awareness.