Just Dialled The Speaking Clock...

[Jackdaw33]

...to check if mine were right. Although it's just after 2 o'clock TIM insists it's after 3 o'clock. Confused.

[Mamyalynne]

Did you dial the wrong number?

[Lie-in King]

123 - told me it would be 2:27 precisely

[Jackdaw33]

Tried it again. I had it on hands-free and two sounded like three.

[SparklyKid]

All good here and correct, 2.35 and a few secs.
Terrible accent though.

[SparklyKid]

Here you go,lol.
https://time.is/London

[Jackdaw33]

I agree, Sparkly. Very disappointing.

[TonyV]

Time on your computer will be as accurate as the speaking clock.

[dannyk13]

Tony, but the computer does not give the seconds which are necessary to set your watch accurately

[Mamyalynne]

Here is how Alan got the gig, I like his voice.

[Buenchico]

>>> Tony, but the computer does not give the seconds which are necessary to set your watch accurately

Yes it does. Simply right-click on the clock at the bottom right of your screen and select 'Adjust Date/Time' to see the sweep second hand.

[iluvmargie]

I like his voice.

[Barsel]

Do you have to pay for that service, 123?

[Buenchico]

^^^ You have to pay for everything theses days, Barsel!

Unfortunately I can't quote you a universal figure though, as 123 is a number where the calling charge can vary across different phone providers.

Five years ago though, 'Which' was reporting the cost as 'at least 39p':
https://conversation.which.co.uk/technology/123-phone-call-charges-bill-speaking-clock-bt-openreach/

[Jackdaw33]

25p on my phone.

[Electrochem]

Go to this website for accuracy, including seconds:

https://time.is/

[wolf63]

Alan Steadman does have a lovely voice. He used to have a Jazz radio show and lectured on the subject.

He was also a Civil Servant, he was my boss for a handful of years.

[Mamyalynne]

Comes over as a nice chap too, he won it fair and square.

[198kHz]

Buenchico
//Unfortunately I can't quote you a universal figure though, as 123 is a number where the calling charge can vary across different phone providers.//
50p with Plusnet.
Frequent complaints arise through Openreach and their contractors using it when looking for spare pairs.