Time Time is the continued sequence of existence and events that occurs in an apparently irreversible succession from the past, through the present, into the future. It is a component quantity of various measurements used to sequence events, to ...

is the continued sequence of existence and events, and a fundamental quantity of measuring systems. Time or times may also refer to:

Temporal measurement

Time in physics Time in physics is defined by its measurement: time is what a clock reads. In classical, non-relativistic physics, it is a scalar quantity (often denoted by the symbol t) and, like length, mass, and charge, is usually described as a fundamenta ...

, defined by its measurement *

Time standard A time standard is a specification for measuring time: either the rate at which time passes or points in time or both. In modern times, several time specifications have been officially recognized as standards, where formerly they were matters ...

, civil time specification *

Horology Horology (; related to Latin '; ; , interfix ''-o-'', and suffix ''-logy''), . is the study of the measurement of time. Clocks, watches, clockwork, sundials, hourglasses, clepsydras, timers, time recorders, marine chronometers, and atomic cl ...

, study of the measurement of time *

Chronometry Chronometry (from Ancient Greek, Greek χρόνος ''chronos'', "time" and μέτρον ''metron'', "measure") is the science of the measurement of time, or timekeeping. Chronometry provides a standard of measurement for time, and therefore serv ...

, science of the measurement of time *

Metre (music) In music, metre ( Commonwealth spelling) or meter (American spelling) refers to regularly recurring patterns and accents such as bars and beats. Unlike rhythm, metric onsets are not necessarily sounded, but are nevertheless implied by the perfo ...

, the grouping of basic temporal units, called beats, into regular measures **

Time signature The time signature (also known as meter signature, metre signature, or measure signature) is a notational convention used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats (pulses) are contained in each measure (bar), and which note value ...

, notational convention for the metre

Businesses

Time (bicycle company) Time (previously known as: Time Sport) (stylized as ''TIME'') is a manufacturer of pedals and bicycles. History Time was founded in 1987 by Roland Cattin. Time products became popular in the early 1990s, through sponsorship of Pedro Delgado i ...

, a French bicycle manufacturer *

Time Inc. Time Inc. was an American worldwide mass media corporation founded on November 28, 1922, by Henry Luce and Briton Hadden and based in New York City. It owned and published over 100 magazine brands, including its namesake ''Time'', ''Sports Illu ...

, an American publisher of periodicals *

Time Computer Systems Granville Technology Group Ltd was a British computer retailer and manufacturer based in Simonstone, near Burnley, Lancashire, marketing its products under the brand names ''Time'', '' Tiny'', ''Colossus'', ''Omega'' and ''MJN''. It sold main ...

, a British brand of Granville Technology Group *

TIME Hotels Management TIME Hotels Management is a UAE-based hotel management company founded in 2012. It is active across the Middle East and North Africa. It has seventeen properties across the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt. Background ...

, a UAE hotel management company

Mathematics and its typography

* Times, the operation used for

multiplication Multiplication (often denoted by the cross symbol , by the mid-line dot operator , by juxtaposition, or, on computers, by an asterisk ) is one of the four elementary mathematical operations of arithmetic, with the other ones being additi ...

in mathematics *

Times symbol The multiplication sign, also known as the times sign or the dimension sign, is the symbol , used in mathematics to denote the Multiplication, multiplication operation and its resulting Product (mathematics), product. While similar to a lowerca ...

Computing

Time (metadata) Under some metadata standards, time is a representation term used to specify a time of day in the ISO 8601 time format. Note that Time should not be confused with the DateAndTime representation term which requires that both the date and time to b ...

, a representation term *

time (Unix) In computing, time is a command in Unix and Unix-like operating systems. It is used to determine the duration of execution of a particular command. Overview time(1) can exist as a standalone program (such as GNU time) or as a shell builtin i ...

, a shell command on Unix and Unix-like operating systems *

TIME (command) In computing, TIME is a command in DEC RT-11, DOS, IBM OS/2, Microsoft Windows and a number of other operating systems that is used to display and set the current system time. It is included in command-line interpreters ( shells) such as COMMAND ...

, a shell command on DOS, OS/2 and Microsoft Windows operating systems *

System time In computer science and computer programming, system time represents a computer system's notion of the passage of time. In this sense, ''time'' also includes the passing of days on the calendar. System time is measured by a ''system clock'', w ...

, a computer's reckoning of real-world time *

Time Protocol The Time Protocol is a network protocol in the Internet Protocol Suite defined in 1983 in RFC 868 by Jon Postel and K. Harrenstein. Its purpose is to provide a site-independent, machine readable date and time. The Time Protocol may be implemente ...

, an Internet protocol

Film and television

* ''Time'' (1999 film), a Tamil film * ''Time'' (2006 film), a South Korean film * ''Time'' (2007 film), a Malayalam film * ''Time'' (2020 film), an American film * ''Time'' (American TV series) or ''Timeless'', a 2016–2018 NBC series * ''Time'' (2021 TV series), a 2021 BBC drama series * ''Time'' (British TV programme), a 2006 documentary programme * ''

Vremya ''Vremya'' (russian: Вре́мя, lit. "Time") is the main evening newscast in Russia, airing on Channel One Russia (Russian: , Pervy kanal) and previously on Programme One of the Central Television of the USSR (CT USSR, Russian: ). The program ...

'' or ''Time'', a Russian TV news programme * ''The Time'' (TV series), a 2018 South Korean television series * "Time" (''Doctor Who''), a mini-episode of ''Doctor Who'' * "Time" (''Stargate Universe''), an episode of ''Stargate Universe'' * "Time" (''The Young Ones''), an episode of ''The Young Ones'' * "Time", an episode of ''

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' (often abbreviated as ''DHMIS'') is a British web and television series created by Becky Sloan, Joe Pelling, and Baker Terry. The series is notable for its blending of surreal comedy and black comedy with psychologic ...

Literature

* ''Time'' (magazine), an American weekly news magazine * "Time" (''xkcd''), a strip of the webcomic * '' Manifold: Time'' (1999), a science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter

Music

Bands

The Time (band) The Time, also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven, is an American musical group founded in Minneapolis in 1981. Their work has been a part of the formation of the Minneapolis sound, featuring a mix of soul music and dance mu ...

, a pop group *

Time (Yugoslav band) Time was a rock band from SFR Yugoslavia, Yugoslavia that was formed in 1971 by Dado Topić (singing, vocals) after leaving his previous band Korni Grupa. The original lineup consisted of, in addition to Topić, Tihomir Pop Asanović, Tihomir "Pop" ...

, a rock band of the 1970s

Albums

* ''Time'' (Peter Andre album) (1997) * ''Time'' (Arashi album) (2007) * ''Time'' (Atlantic Starr album) (1994) * ''Time'' (EP), a 2014 EP by Beast * ''Time'' (Jakob Bro album) (2011) * ''The Time'' (Bros album) (1989) * ''Time'' (Bunny Rugs album) (2012) * ''Time'' (Richard Carpenter album) (1987) * ''Time'' (Dave Clark album) (1986) * ''Time'' (Louis Cole album) (2018) * ''Time'' (Mikky Ekko album) (2015) * ''Time'' (Electric Light Orchestra album) (1981) * ''Time'' (Fleetwood Mac album) (1995) * ''Time'' (Steve Howe album) (2011) * ''Time'' (Leo Ieiri album) (2018) * ''Time'' (Klinik album) (1991) * ''

T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye) ''T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye)'' is the second and final studio album by Long Island hip hop group Leaders of the New School, released on October 12, 1993, by Elektra Records. This effort didn't fare as well as their debut album, '' A Future W ...

'', a 1993 album by Leaders of the New School * ''Time'' (Hugh Masekela album) (2002) * ''Time'' (Kana-Boon album) (2015) * ''Time'' (Mercyful Fate album) (1994) * ''The Time'', an EP by

Orange Goblin Orange Goblin is a heavy metal band from London, England. Formed in 1995, the band's lineup currently consists of singer Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, drummer Chris Turner, and bassist Harry Armstrong. History Orange Goblin was originally f ...

* ''Time'' (Lionel Richie album) (1998) * ''Time'' (Demis Roussos album) (1988) * ''Time'' (Steeleye Span album) (1996) * ''Time'' (Rod Stewart album) (2013) * ''Time'' (Third Day album) (1999) * ''Time'' (Time album) (1972) * ''The Time'' (The Time album) (1981) * ''Time'' (TVXQ album) (2013) * ''

Time (The Revelator) ''Time (The Revelator)'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Gillian Welch. All songs were written by Welch together with David Rawlings and were recorded at RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee,Production notes within the bookle ...

'', a 2001 album by Gillian Welch * ''Time'' (Wild album) (2004) * ''

Time I ''Time I'' is the second full-length album by the Finnish melodic death metal band Wintersun. It was originally scheduled for release in November 2006, but ended up being marred by many delays. It was released on October 19, 2012 via Nuclear Bla ...

'', a 2012 album by Wintersun * ''The Time'' (Xu Weizhou album) (2017) * ''Time'' (Bibi Zhou album) (2009) * ''Times'', a 2021 album by

SG Lewis SG, Sg or sg may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * SG (song), "SG" (song), a 2021 song by DJ Snake, Ozuna, Lisa, and Megan Thee Stallion * Gibson SG, an electric guitar manufactured by Gibson Guitar Corporation * SG Wannabe, a South Korean ...

Songs

* "Time" (The Alan Parsons Project song), 1980 * "Time" (David Bowie song), 1973 * "Time" (Dean Brody song), 2016 * "Time" (Chase & Status song), 2011 * "Time" (Childish Gambino song), 2020 * "Time" (Free Nationals, Mac Miller and Kali Uchis song), 2019 * "Time" (INXS song), 1994 * "Time" (Izabo song), 2012 * "Time" (Marion song), 1996 * "Time" (Freddie Mercury song), 1986 * "Time" (K. Michelle song), 2016 * "Time" (Music for Pleasure song), 1983 * "Time" (NF song), 2019 * "Time" (O.Torvald song), 2017 * "Time" (Pink Floyd song), 1973 * "Time" (Utada Hikaru song), 2020 * "Time" (Uzari & Maimuna song), 2015 * "Time" (Tom Waits song), 1985 * "Time" (Kim Wilde song), 1990 * "

Time (Clock of the Heart) "Time (Clock of the Heart)" is a song by the British new wave band Culture Club, released as a stand-alone single in most of the world and as the second single from their debut album '' Kissing to Be Clever'' in North America. Following on the ...

", by Culture Club, 1982 * "

The Time (Dirty Bit) "The Time (Dirty Bit)" is a song by American musical group the Black Eyed Peas from their sixth studio album, '' The Beginning''. It was written by group members will.i.am and apl.de.ap along with DJ Ammo, who produced the song with will.i.am ...

", by The Black Eyed Peas, 2010 * "Time", by All Hail the Silence from ''

Daggers A dagger is a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon.State v. Martin, 633 S.W.2d 80 (Mo. 1982): This is the dictionary or popular-use def ...

'', 2019 * "Time", by Anastacia from ''Anastacia'', 2004 * "Time", by Angra from '' Angels Cry'', 1993 * "Time", by Anthrax on ''

Persistence of Time ''Persistence of Time'' is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released on August 21, 1990 through Megaforce Worldwide/Island Records and was nominated in 1991 for a Grammy Award in the Best Metal Performance ...

'', 1990 * "Time", by Band-Maid from '' Just Bring It'', 2017 * "Time", by Benny Benassi from '' Hypnotica'', 2003 * "Time", by Blink-182 from ''

Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a śramaṇa, wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist tradition, he was ...

'', 1994 * "Time", by Boyzone from ''

Brother A brother is a man or boy who shares one or more parents with another; a male sibling. The female counterpart is a sister. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to refer to non-familia ...

'', 2010 * "Time", by

Jonatha Brooke Jonatha Brooke (born January 23, 1964) is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Massachusetts, United States. Her music merges elements of folk, rock and pop, often with poignant lyrics and complex harmonies. She has been a ...

from ''My Mother Has 4 Noses'', 2014 * "Time", by Embodyment from ''

Songs for the Living ''Songs for the Living'' is the fourth and final album by the Christian rock band Embodyment. This album continues in the direction of the band's lighter sound, and is the biggest departure from the band's extreme metal roots, and contains prom ...

'', 2002 * "Time", by Hootie & The Blowfish from ''

Cracked Rear View ''Cracked Rear View'' is the debut studio album by Hootie & the Blowfish, released on July 5, 1994, by Atlantic Records. Released to positive critical reviews, it eventually sold 10.2 million copies in the United States, becoming one of the best- ...

'', 1994 * "Time", by

iamnot iamnot () is a South Korean rock band signed to Gravity Music. The trio was formed with main vocalist and guitarist Lim Heon-il, bassist Yang Si-on, and drummer Kim Jun-ho. In 2015, they released a string singles and their debut mini-album ''Wh ...

, 2017 * "Time", by Chantal Kreviazuk from '' What If It All Means Something'', 2002 * "Time", by Lower Than Atlantis from ''Lower Than Atlantis'', 2014 * "Time", by Luna from '' Lunapark'', 1992 * "Time", by Madness from ''

Mad Not Mad ''Mad Not Mad'' is the sixth studio album by English ska and pop band Madness. It was released on 30 September 1985, their first release on their own label Zarjazz, a sub-label of Virgin Records. The album was recorded over a period of two m ...

'', 1985 * "Time", by Michael Merchant, sung by Pozo-Seco Singers and also on Campbell's album ''Galveston'', 1966 * "Time", by Ne-Yo from ''

In My Own Words ''In My Own Words'' is the debut studio album of American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. It was released by Def Jam Recordings on February 28, 2006. Conceived following his songwriting breakthrough with " Let Me Love You" for fellow R&B singer Mario in ...

'', 2006 * "Time", by Joe Satriani on ''

Crystal Planet ''Crystal Planet'' is the seventh studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on March 3, 1998 through Epic Records.Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Erlewine, Stephen Thomas"Crystal Planet - Joe Satriani" ''AllMusic''. RhythmOne. Retrieved April 17, ...

'', 1998 * "Time", by Ringo Starr from ''

Y Not ''Y Not'' is the 16th studio album by Ringo Starr, released on 12 January 2010 on the UMe and Hip-O Records labels. Music, lyrics and recording "Peace Dream" features former Beatle Paul McCartney on bass; another Beatle, John Lennon is r ...

'', 2010 * "Time", by Supergrass from ''

I Should Coco ''I Should Coco'' is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Supergrass, released on 15 May 1995 by Parlophone. The title of the album is Rhyming slang, cockney rhyming slang for "I should think so". Supergrass were formed in 1 ...

'', 1995 * "Time", by Taproot from ''

Welcome A welcome is a kind of greeting designed to introduce a person to a new place or situation, and to make them feel at ease. The term can similarly be used to describe the feeling of being accepted on the part of the new person. In some context ...

'', 2002 * "Time", by Joe Walsh from ''

Got Any Gum? ''Got Any Gum?'' is the eighth solo studio album by the American singer-songwriter Joe Walsh. It was originally released in October 1987, on the label Warner Brothers in the United States, and Full Moon in the UK, which was the last Walsh album ...

'', 1987 * "Time", by Fetty Wap from ''Fetty Wap'', 2015 * "Time", by Dennis Wilson from ''

Pacific Ocean Blue ''Pacific Ocean Blue'' is the only studio album by American musician Dennis Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys. When released in August 1977, it was warmly received critically, and noted for outselling the Beach Boys' contemporary efforts. Two ...

'', 1977 * "Time", by Hans Zimmer from '' Inception: Music from the Motion Picture'', 2010 * "Time (Take Your Time)", by Scatman John from ''

Scatman's World ''Scatman's World'' is the debut major-label studio album (and second overall) by American musician Scatman John, recorded after the worldwide success of his debut single "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)". It is something of a concept album deal ...

'', 1995 * "Time", by

Syn Cole Rene Pais (born 25 March 1988), better known by his stage name Syn Cole is an Estonian DJ and record producer. Syn Cole started out on Avicii LE7ELS record label and management. His singles and remixes have amassed over 1 billion total streams o ...

Musicals

* ''Time'' (musical), by Dave Clark, David Soames, Jeff Daniels and David Pomeranz

Places

Time, Norway Time is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Jæren. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Bryne. Some villages in the municipality include Kvernaland, Lyefjell, Mossige ...

, a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway *

Time, Illinois Time is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 29 at the 2000 census. Culture In the past, Time was a popular tourist location in Illinois during the annual "Fall Color Tour" and "Ice Cream Social" celebrations, ce ...

, a hamlet in Pike County, Illinois, United States

Other uses

Time (cigarette) Time ( he, טיים) is an Israeli brand of cigarettes, currently owned and manufactured by Dubek. History The Time brand, first launched in 1965, is the most popular cigarette brand in Israel. It is an American blend cigarette, available in t ...

, an Israeli cigarette brand *

Time Church Time Church ( no, Time kyrkje) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Time Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Time, just a short distance east of the town of Bryne. It is the church for the Time pari ...

, a church near Bryne in Rogaland county, Norway *

Titan Mare Explorer Titan Mare Explorer (TiME) is a proposed design for a lander for Saturn's moon Titan. TiME is a relatively low-cost, outer-planet mission designed to measure the organic constituents on Titan and would have performed the first nautical exploratio ...

(TiME), a proposed spacecraft *

Top Industrial Managers for Europe Top International Managers in Engineering (T.I.M.E.), formerly Top Industrial Managers for Europe, is a network of fifty-seven engineering schools, faculties and technical universities. The oldest European network of engineering schools in its f ...

(TIME), a network of engineering schools and technical universities * ''

Fountain of Time ''Fountain of Time'', or simply ''Time'', is a sculpture by Lorado Taft, measuring in length, situated at the western edge of the Midway Plaisance within Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. The sculpture is inspired ...

'' or ''Time'', a Chicago sculpture