Date & Calendar

iClock provides comprehensive date and calendar functionality, seamlessly integrating with macOS Calendar while offering its own powerful features for date management and calendar viewing.

Calendar Integration

macOS Calendar Sync

• Automatic synchronization: iClock automatically syncs with your macOS Calendar
• Event display: View upcoming events directly in iClock interfaces
• Multiple calendar support: Access all your calendar accounts (iCloud, Google, Exchange)
• Real-time updates: Calendar changes appear immediately in iClock

Event Management

• Quick event creation: Add events without opening Calendar app
• Event notifications: Get notified of upcoming events through iClock
• Meeting reminders: Customizable alerts for important meetings
• All-day events: Special handling for all-day calendar events

Date Display Options

Format Customization

Configure how dates appear throughout iClock:

• Short format: MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY
• Long format: Full month, day, and year
• Custom formats: Create your own date display patterns
• International support: Localized date formats for different regions

Calendar Views

• Month view: Traditional monthly calendar grid
• Week view: Focus on the current week
• Day view: Detailed daily schedule
• Year view: Overview of the entire year

TinyCal Integration

Compact Calendar Widget

TinyCal is iClock’s lightweight calendar companion:

• Mini calendar: Small, always-visible calendar widget
• Quick navigation: Jump to any date instantly
• Event preview: See event details without switching apps
• Customizable appearance: Match your desktop aesthetic

TinyCal Features

• Floating calendar: Position anywhere on screen
• Multiple months: View several months simultaneously
• Holiday highlighting: Automatic holiday recognition
• Week numbers: Optional ISO week number display

Date Calculations

Time Difference Calculator

• Date arithmetic: Calculate days between dates
• Business days: Exclude weekends and holidays
• Project planning: Deadline calculations
• Age calculator: Determine exact age in years, months, days

Date Utilities

• Day of week finder: What day was any historical date?
• Leap year checker: Identify leap years
• Quarter calculations: Business quarter information
• Season dates: Astronomical season start/end dates

Holiday and Event Management

Holiday Recognition

• International holidays: Comprehensive holiday database
• Religious observances: Major religious holidays and observances
• Custom holidays: Add personal or regional holidays
• Holiday notifications: Get reminded of upcoming holidays

Personal Events

• Birthdays: Track family and friend birthdays
• Anniversaries: Remember important anniversaries
• Custom events: Create your own recurring events
• Import/export: Share event lists with others

World Date Display

Global Time Zones

• Multiple time zones: Show dates for different regions
• International meetings: Coordinate across time zones
• Travel planning: Track dates in destination time zones
• Daylight saving: Automatic DST adjustments

Cultural Calendars

• Lunar calendar: Chinese and other lunar calendar systems
• Hebrew calendar: Jewish calendar integration
• Islamic calendar: Hijri calendar support
• Julian calendar: Historical date calculations

Advanced Date Features

Calendar Widgets

Create custom date displays:

• Desktop widgets: Always-visible date information
• Menu bar dates: Compact date in menu bar
• Floating dates: Moveable date displays
• Multiple formats: Different formats for different uses

Scheduling Tools

• Meeting planner: Find optimal meeting times
• Availability checker: See when you’re free
• Conflict detection: Identify scheduling conflicts
• Buffer time: Automatic travel time between meetings

Customization Options

Appearance Settings

• Colors: Customize calendar colors and themes
• Fonts: Choose readable fonts for date displays
• Highlighting: Emphasize important dates
• Transparency: Blend calendars with desktop

Behavioral Settings

• Week start: Choose Sunday or Monday week start
• Date format: Regional date format preferences
• Language: Localized month and day names
• Time format: 12-hour or 24-hour time display

Integration with Other Apps

Productivity Integration

• Task managers: Link with todo applications
• Note-taking: Connect with note applications
• Project management: Integrate with project tools
• Email: Calendar invitations and scheduling

System Integration

• Notification Center: System-wide event notifications
• Spotlight: Search calendar events
• Siri: Voice-activated calendar queries
• Shortcuts: Automate calendar tasks

Troubleshooting Date & Calendar

Common Issues

• Sync problems: Resolve calendar synchronization issues
• Time zone confusion: Fix time zone display problems
• Missing events: Troubleshoot event visibility
• Performance: Optimize calendar loading speed

Maintenance

• Cache clearing: Clear calendar cache when needed
• Account refresh: Refresh calendar account connections
• Permission check: Verify calendar access permissions
• Backup: Backup important calendar data

Tips for Power Users

Workflow Optimization

• Keyboard shortcuts: Quick calendar navigation
• Batch operations: Manage multiple events efficiently
• Templates: Create event templates for recurring meetings
• Automation: Use AppleScript for advanced calendar automation

Advanced Configurations

• Multiple profiles: Different calendar setups for different contexts
• Conditional display: Show/hide calendars based on criteria
• Smart filtering: Automatic event categorization
• Export formats: Multiple export options for data portability

The date and calendar features in iClock provide everything you need for comprehensive time and schedule management, from simple date displays to complex multi-timezone scheduling scenarios.