TimeTools provides a comprehensive range of UTC time server systems for synchronising computer systems, networks , CCTV and DVR systems.
UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) time is very similar to GMT time. It is the same all around the world, it does not vary with time zone or with daylight saving changes. It is a common time world-wide. It is used by computers for time synchronisation because it provides a common base-time regardless of which time zone the computer is located. If UTC time is used as a base-time, any time zone or daylight saving offset can be applied locally. In this manner a computer anywhere in the world can sync to a computer anywhere else in the world without worrying about time zone or daylight saving offsets.
Most time servers supply UTC time to network time clients. The client then adds an offset, calculated from time zone and daylight saving time properties, to provide a local time. Most operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Linux and UNIX operate in this manner. Indeed the NTP (Network Time Protocol) which is the standard protocol for network time synchronisation only operates using UTC time. Time stamps generated by a NTP server for client synchronisation only use UTC time. The client then adds any offset locally to provide a local time.

TimeTools has a comprehensive range of computer and network time synchronisation solutions utilising GPS and radio technologies. Solutions range from RS232 serial and USB devices that synchronise time on a single PC to dedicated network time servers that can provide accurate time to thousands of network time clients. We also provide a comprehensive range of ethernet network, NTP synchronised, digital and analog wall clocks that continuously display accurate synchronised time.
- High Precision GPS and LF radio (MSF and DCF-77) time references.
- RS232 and USB time synchronisation devices for accurate PC time.
- Dedicated network time servers to accurately synchronise thousands of clients using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
- Precise timing for all operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Linux and Unix.
- Synchronise network infrastructure such as Cisco routers, hubs, switches, CCTV cameras, DVR's and telephone systems.
- Synchronised digital and analog time displays and wall clocks.
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