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Digital Clock with Reflection in HTML, CSS & JavaScript – Real-Time Timepiece UI

📖 Overview

This project features a real-time digital clock with a mirrored reflection effect, created using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The design mimics a modern LED-style clock with a subtle reflection beneath the time, enhancing visual appeal. The time updates every second using native JavaScript.


🎯 Use Cases

  • Real-time dashboard displays

  • Widgets or side panels on web apps

  • Smart mirror interfaces

  • Portfolio projects or interactive landing pages


⚙️ How to Use

JavaScript retrieves the current system time using the Date() object and updates the DOM every second. The clock is styled with large, readable digits and the reflection is achieved using transform: scaleY(-1) and CSS gradients for realism. All elements are responsive and lightweight.


💡 Features

  • Real-time second-by-second clock update

  • CSS-based reflection/mirror effect

  • Pure front-end: HTML + CSS + JS

  • Responsive and clean UI layout

  • Easy to customize fonts, colors, and sizes


🎨 Design Philosophy

The design combines functionality and elegance, delivering both a utility (time display) and aesthetic value through the reflection. It blends modern design trends with simple implementation—ideal for stylish UIs or personal dashboards.


🧩 Compatibility

  • ✅ Works on all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

  • ✅ Responsive on mobile and desktop

  • ✅ No external libraries required

  • ✅ Lightweight and performs efficiently

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