Generate a Time Sequence

Looking to create a series of clock times with consistent spacing? The Generate a Time Sequence Tool lets you build a structured list of times between any two points, with a customizable interval. Whether you’re generating shift schedules, appointment slots, or test data, this tool gives you precision and flexibility with just a few inputs.

It supports both 12-hour and 24-hour formats, optional seconds, and real-time output.

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Options
Include seconds

How to Use:

  1. Choose your Start Time and End Time using the time pickers.
  2. Set a Step (min) interval for how frequently to generate times (e.g. every 20 minutes).
  3. Choose your Format:
    • 24-hour (e.g. 14:00)
    • 12-hour (e.g. 2:00 PM)
  4. Toggle Include seconds if you want output in HH:MM:SS.
  5. Click Generate to view the time list.
  6. Use Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download it.
  7. Click Clear All to reset the tool.

What Generate a Time Sequence Tool can do:

  • Builds a time sequence from a defined start to end time
  • Allows exact control over the interval between times
  • Supports 12-hour and 24-hour display options
  • Optionally adds :00 seconds to each output
  • Shows live total count and updates results instantly
  • Enables export and clipboard copy functionality

Example:

Settings:

  • Start: 06:00
  • End: 10:00
  • Step: 20 minutes
  • Format: 12-hour
  • Include seconds: Off

Output:

06:00 AM
06:20 AM
06:40 AM
07:00 AM
07:20 AM
07:40 AM
08:00 AM
08:20 AM
08:40 AM
09:00 AM
09:20 AM
09:40 AM
10:00 AM

Common Use Cases:

This tool is perfect for creating appointment blocks, shift breakdowns, bell schedules, time markers for simulations, or structured test data. It’s fast, customizable, and eliminates the need to manually calculate and format time sequences in spreadsheets.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you want to see those steps clearly, Visualize Time Intervals turns your sequence into something easier to follow. And when you’re working with dates alongside times, Generate a Date Sequence helps keep everything in sync.

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