National Time & Signal

Custom Architectural Clocks, Large Outdoor Clocks and Advertising Sign Clocks

America’s oldest name in large outdoor clocks, we bring technology, craftsmanship and rugged construction together to withstand the rigors of nature and the test of time!

Salisbury University

Why National Time?

  • Lowest cost of maintenance
  • Longest lasting products
  • Withstands nature´s fury

No other manufacturers have the experience and expertise to engineer and produce clock works that measure up!

Specify National Time with confidence that you are getting the best long term value.


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View Industry's Leading Exterior Clock Products

With a better design, our clocks beat the competition

National Time and Signal is the top name in quality outdoor clocks. Stadium clocks, Tower clocks, and Sign clocks have been made with the finest materials for 100 years. Our clock movement construction is second to none and our engineers are the best in the industry. To find out more or to ask a question visit our contact support page.

Hurricane Katrina and the Downtown Atlanta Tornadoes could not stop our tower clocks!

MC3, 200 Series, and 4MR Products

Solutions that Last the Life of Your Facility

We are committed to our founder’s promise... "deliver the highest quality products, design them to serve a lifetime."

National Time & Signal is dedicated to providing:

  • The lowest life cycle cost in the industry: We combine superior materials, design, and technology to deliver products still found in service after a half century.

  • Advanced technology: Our clock systems are designed and manufactured to leverage today's advanced technology in an effective way.

  • Factory assembled and tested: Our control systems are delivered ready to be put into service.

  • Outstanding legacy support: We have supported many of our products for decades.

  • Custom engineered solutions: Our engineering team is experienced in design, manufacturing, installation, and service. We are uniquely positioned to offer creative solutions that leverage hidden value.

Maintenance Free, Durable Design

  • Unique Gear Box Design for Superior Performance in High Winds

  • Worm and Worm Gear Output protects drive train and motor from wind shear damage

  • Maintenance Free Oil Reservoir ensures constant lubrication and long life

  • Our CNC machining center ensures precision and quality throughout our product line

Interior of 4MR Movement
NATSCO Clock at Salisbury Univ NATSCO Clock at the Hoover Dam

Key Features

  • Internet Time

    LAN / WAN / GPS controlled clock systems, which include our exterior clocks, deliver the most precise time in the world.

  • Custom Design

    Your exterior clocks can be designed to compliment your architectural vision.

  • Unparalleled product durability

    We manufacture the highest quality clock in the industry. Our cast aluminum gear housing and worm gear output drive are designed to withstand Nature´s forces... even Katrina could not stop our clock.

  • Lowest maintenance costs

    We provide the only maintenance-free, self lubricating outdoor clock system on the market. It has been proven to save time, labor and cost.

Celebrating 100 Years of Quality Clocks

America’s oldest name in large outdoor clocks, we bring technology, craftsmanship and rugged construction together to withstand the rigors of nature and the test of time!