How to add a FLIP CLOCK in Notion — Notion Hacks • Part 3

Want a focused, visual dashboard? Add a retro flip clock to your Notion in under a minute. It’s aesthetic, practical, and keeps you grounded in real time.

Flip Clock in Notion – Cover
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Why Use a Flip Clock?

Small add, big impact — especially for focus dashboards.

Benefits

  • Always-visible time, right where you work
  • Visual anchor that keeps you on schedule
  • Instantly makes layouts feel intentional

Best placements

  • Home dashboard header
  • Daily planner / today view
  • Focus / study page
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How to Add It (60 seconds)

We’ll use a lightweight embed from Apption.

Step-by-step

  1. Go to apption.co (Flip Clock widget).
  2. Customize the clock (style, timezone, 12/24h).
  3. Click Generate and copy the embed link (URL).
  4. In your Notion page, paste the link where you want it.
  5. Select Embed in the popup ➝ position/resize as needed.

Quick tips

  • Place inside a wide column for a bold header look.
  • Use a callout or synced block wrapper for reuse.
  • Pair with a minimal theme for a clean dashboard vibe.
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Troubleshooting & Tidy-Up

If something feels off, these quick fixes usually solve it.

Common fixes

  • Clock not loading? Refresh the page or repaste the URL.
  • Wrong time? Regenerate with the correct timezone.
  • Too small? Drag corners to resize or switch to full-width column.

Polish

  • Add a thin divider above/below for separation.
  • Group with your today tasks and calendar for a tight header section.
  • Save the block as a Template Button for one-click reuse.
Get the Notion Focus Dashboard Starter inside the Creative Vault.
Includes the flip-clock embed guide, minimal dashboard layout, and a synced header block you can reuse.
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