Introduction

Farsi Date & Time is a lightweight web application that displays the current date and time in real time. It supports both the Persian (Jalali) and Gregorian calendars using the built-in JavaScript Internationalization API, providing an accurate and responsive experience without external libraries.

Features

• Real-Time Clock: Updates every second without refreshing the page.
• Persian Calendar: Displays the current Jalali date.
• Gregorian Calendar: Shows the equivalent Gregorian date.
• Localized Formatting: Supports Persian and English locales.
• Responsive Design: Works smoothly on desktop and mobile devices.
• Lightweight: Built without heavy date libraries.

Technical Details

• Frontend: HTML and TypeScript
• Build Tool: Vite
• Date Formatting: JavaScript Intl.DateTimeFormat
• Localization: Persian (fa-IR) and English (en-US)
• Performance: Uses efficient timers for real-time updates

Challenges

One of the main challenges was displaying the Persian calendar correctly without relying on third-party libraries. This was solved by using the native Intl.DateTimeFormat API, which provides accurate localization and formatting while keeping the project lightweight.

Outcome

The project demonstrates how modern browser APIs can be used to create localized, real-time applications with minimal dependencies. It serves as a practical example of working with dates, localization, and TypeScript in a modern frontend environment.