โฐ Dad Jokes About Clocks & Time

It's about time! Watch out for these clean clock dad jokes, watchmaker puns, and timeless family-friendly groaners. That's 27 of them, carefully curated for maximum groan.

Why did the employee get fired from the calendar factory?

He took a couple of days off.

I just got a job making clocks.

It's about time.

Why did the calendar apply for the job?

It had a lot of dates.

Retirement is the best job I've ever had.

The pay is terrible, but the hours are great.

Why did the clock get in trouble at school?

It kept tocking back.

Why did the baseball player get arrested?

He stole second base.

What did the beach say as the tide came in?

Long time, no sea.

Knock knock.
Who's there?
Justin.
Justin who?

Justin time for dinner!

What time did the man go to the dentist?

Tooth hurty.

Why was the espresso checking its watch?

It was pressed for time.

What do you call a belt made out of watches?

A waist of time.

What's the best way to watch a fly fishing tournament?

Live stream.

Why don't grasshoppers watch soccer?

They prefer cricket.

Why was the broom late for the staff meeting?

It swept in at the last minute.

I was going to tell a time traveling joke...

But you didn't like it.

Did you hear about the two people who stole a calendar?

They each got six months.

What has hands but cannot clap?

A clock.

Why did the jigsaw puzzle take a leave of absence from work?

It needed some time to pull itself together.

Why did the stopwatch make such an inspiring athletic coach?

It knew every single second was a chance for a turnaround.

Why did the sundial get hired as an executive coach?

It always helped people make the most of their time in the spotlight.

Why did the antique pendulum clock make such a great fitness coach?

It always kept everyone getting into the swing of things.

Why did the kaleidoscope love working in creative strategy?

Every time things took a turn, it saw a brilliant new pattern.

Why did the passenger love having a long airport layover?

Because it gave him plenty of time to plane ahead.

Why did the medieval scribe take his time copying the royal decree?

He wanted to make sure his reputation was on a roll before he sealed the deal.

Why did the traveler watch the airport baggage carousel so patiently?

He was just waiting for his case to rest.

Why was the database administrator always so calm during peak traffic hours?

He kept all his relations in order and never lost his index.

Why did the train conductor carry a vintage pocket watch on cross-country journeys?

He made sure every departure stayed on schedule and right on track.

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