Build a Digital Clock With Python

Beginner

In this project, we will create a digital clock application using Python and the Tkinter library. This clock will display both the current time and date, and it will allow the user to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. We will split the code into multiple steps, starting with creating the project files and ending with running the project.

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Introduction

In this project, we will create a digital clock application using Python and the Tkinter library. This clock will display both the current time and date, and it will allow the user to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. We will split the code into multiple steps, starting with installing the required libraries and ending with running the project.

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🎯 Tasks

In this project, you will learn:

  • How to install the necessary libraries for building a digital clock with Python.
  • How to set up the project by creating the Python script and importing the required libraries.
  • How to define a function to update and display the current time and date.
  • How to create a function to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.
  • How to create the main application window and configure GUI styles.
  • How to create and place the GUI components on the main window.
  • How to start the clock by calling the necessary functions and running the main GUI loop.

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will be able to:

  • Install libraries using pip, the Python package manager.
  • Use the Tkinter library to create graphical user interfaces in Python.
  • Format and display time and date in Python.
  • Customize the appearance of GUI components using themed styles.
  • Create buttons with different text and functionality.
  • Run a Python script and execute a main GUI loop.

Teacher

labby

Labby

Labby is the LabEx teacher.