While Minecraft does have a proper day and night cycle, keeping precise track of time isn't a straightforward process. As you enter a new world for the first time, the day starts with sunrise.

Crafting a clock in Minecraft is simple and requires gold ingots and redstone dust. This handy tool displays the time of day through a rotating animation, indicating sunrise, sunset, daytime, and ...

When in Minecraft, especially Survival Mode, keeping an eye on the sun and the time of day can be the difference between safety and a long night of battle with hostile mobs.

One player adds an impressive day and night cycle to Minecraft's in-game clock, showing off their complete redesign of the tool.