What is the phone number for time check?

Question

The old "853-1212" was stopped..why did they do this??

I just want a numbeer to call to get accurate time...

it can be on the web too...gracias.

Answer 1

That number was in Los Angeles.  It no longer exists.  I don't think there is a new one.  Now everyone uses their computer or television for the time.

Answer 2

NIST in Ft Collins CO is 303-499-7111

you can set your computer from the NIST server too, go get the free software. www.nist.gov

NIST Nat'l Institute of Standards and Technology