In our digital age, where timekeeping is as easy as glancing at our smartphones, it's easy to overlook some of the more traditional yet ingenious methods of ensuring punctuality. One such marvel is Ottawa's Telephone Talking Clock, a service that has literally stood the test of time by providing precise voice announcements of Eastern Time.

Those unfamiliar with this service can access it by dialling 613-745-1576 for English or 613-745-9426 for French. The service provides an exact time announcement every ten seconds, followed by a tone indicating the precise moment. This is particularly useful for anyone needing to set digital chronometers accurately, as the system "ticks" each second, facilitating precise countdowns.

While local to Ottawa, the service incurs long-distance charges for those dialling from outside the area. Unfortunately, efforts by the NRC's time laboratory to expand this service across Canada at no cost have hit financial roadblocks. Despite the advent of the internet and GPS, the Telephone Talking Clock remains a reliable resource, albeit one that might seem nostalgic to some.

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