Clock jokes are timeless. (Had to say it.)
Whether you’re looking for puns about watches, one-liners about time, or just some silly humor to kill a few minutes, these 50 clock jokes deliver.
Classic Clock Jokes
The ones that never get old. Unlike clocks.
- Why did the kid throw the clock out the window? To see time fly.
2. What do you call a clock that’s always right? Rare.
3. Why did the clock go to the principal’s office? For tocking too much.
4. What did the second hand say to the minute hand? See you in a minute.
5. Why did the man sit on his clock? He wanted to be on time.
6. What happens when you annoy a clock? It gets ticked off.
7. What do you call a belt made of watches? A waist of time.
8. How do clocks communicate? Face to face.
9. Why are clocks always hungry? They go back four seconds.
10. What time is it when an elephant sits on your clock? Time to get a new clock.
Time Puns
11. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
12. I’m having the time of my life. It’s currently 3:47.
13. These jokes are second to none.
14. I tried to make a belt out of watches. It was a complete waist of time.
15. Broken clocks are right twice a day. That’s still more than some people.
16. I ate a clock yesterday. It was very time-consuming.
17. There’s no time like the present. Which is why I never wrap my gifts.
18. I’m running out of time. And patience. And jokes.
19. I’d tell you a joke about time travel, but you didn’t like it.
20. The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
Watch Jokes
21. What do you call a dinosaur wearing a watch? A clock-o-saurus.
22. Why did the watch break up with the calendar? It felt taken for granted every day.
23. My watch is so lazy. It’s always running behind.
24. What’s a watch’s favorite snack? Minutes.
25. Why did the watch go to therapy? It had too many ticks.
26. What do you call a nervous watch? Alarmed.
27. My watch and I have been through a lot of time together.
28. Why are watches so calm? They know how to handle pressure.
29. What do you call a watch in the ocean? Waterproof (hopefully).
30. I named my watch Rolex. Now I can say time is on my side.
One-Liners About Time
31. Six thirty is the best time, hands down.
32. I woke up at 4 AM. That’s 4 AM too early.
33. Whoever invented the clock deserves more credit. They really put in the hours.
34. My alarm clock is jealous of my phone. It can’t handle the competition.
35. I set my clock back an hour. It’s still ahead of me.
36. Daylight saving time is just borrowing an hour you have to return.
37. My grandfather clock broke. Now it’s just an old guy standing in the corner.
38. I tried to catch fog at 6 AM. I mist.
39. 3 AM is a weird time. Too late to be awake, too early to give up.
40. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is after you read these jokes.
Alarm Clock Jokes
41. Why do alarm clocks get no respect? They’re always getting snoozed.
42. My alarm went off this morning. I hit it back.
43. What’s the difference between an alarm and my motivation? The alarm eventually goes off.
44. I named my alarm clock “Opportunity” so I can say opportunity knocks every morning.
45. My alarm clock and I are in a toxic relationship. I ignore it daily and it keeps coming back.
Final Time Jokes
46. What time do ducks wake up? At the quack of dawn.
47. What time does a tennis player get up? Ten-ish.
48. What time does Sean Connery get to Wimbledon? Tennish.
49. If I had a dollar for every clock joke I know, I’d have… several dollars and too much time.
50. Why did the clock get promoted? Because it worked around the clock.
FAQ
Are these jokes appropriate for kids?
Yes. These are clean, family-friendly time jokes. Perfect for kids, teachers, and anyone who needs to fill a few seconds with bad puns.
What’s the best clock joke to tell?
“Why did the kid throw the clock out the window? To see time fly.” It’s a classic for a reason. Everyone gets it, and the visual is funny.
Why are there so many puns about clocks?
Time-related words are inherently punny. Hands, face, tick, tock, seconds, minutes, run, fly – they all have double meanings that work for wordplay.
Can I use these for a school project about telling time?
Sure. One or two jokes can make a presentation more engaging. Just don’t let the jokes run overtime.
What’s the worst clock joke here?
They’re all equally terrible. That’s the point.
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