Framer’s default Time component provides basic functionality, but it lacks flexibility for projects that require more advanced date and time handling. I set out to build a fully customizable, timezone-aware Date & Time component that gives users more control over how they display and format time in their Framer designs.

This component was designed for use cases like:

🌍 Displaying time across different time zones (e.g., global businesses, events, or live countdowns).

⏳ Custom date & time formats to match branding and UI preferences.

🕰 Real-time updates without lag or performance drops.

The goal was simple: Give Framer users a more powerful, dynamic, and customizable way to display time—without needing external APIs or manual conversions.

Time display is a crucial element for global websites, SaaS platforms, and event-driven pages. The default Framer solution lacked flexibility, so I created a feature-rich alternative that could:

✅ Provide a timezone dropdown – Users can pick any timezone manually instead of being locked to the device’s local time. ✅ Format time flexibly – Options for 12-hour vs. 24-hour, full date vs. time-only, and custom layouts. ✅ Auto-update every second – Ensuring real-time accuracy with no lag. ✅ Blend into any Framer project – Fully customizable fonts, sizes, and colors.

This component solves a major pain point for international users who need to display different time zones for scheduling, live events, or business operations.

Building the Advanced Date & Time Component required integrating React’s state management, Intl.DateTimeFormat, and Framer’s API to ensure smooth performance.

1️⃣ Building the Core Logic – Used JavaScript’s Date object and Intl.DateTimeFormat to allow real-time timezone conversions. 2️⃣ Creating the Timezone Dropdown – Implemented a selectable list of global time zones, allowing users to dynamically switch time zones within Framer. 3️⃣ Formatting & Customization – Added options for:

Styling control for fonts, colors, and layout. 4️⃣ Ensuring Real-Time Updates – Used React’s useEffect hook to refresh time every second without performance drops. 5️⃣ Testing & Optimization – Ensured fast performance and smooth interactions across all devices.

This Advanced Date & Time Component provides a missing feature in Framer, making it easy to display global time zones with a fully interactive dropdown. Whether it’s for businesses, event pages, or global platforms, it ensures that time is always accurate and customizable.