Dreger Clock

The Dreger Clock is a mechanical timepiece in Buena Park with nineteen distinct dials showing local time, international time zones, moon phases, date, and weekday. The device simultaneously displays the current time for twelve different cities around the world, offering a comprehensive overview of global time differences.

Andrew Dreger Sr., a German immigrant and watchmaker, constructed this timepiece between 1928 and 1933 originally for his Long Beach residence. The work was later relocated to Buena Park, where it now stands near the Whitaker-Jaynes house.

The clock remains a central element of the Buena Park Historical District, standing near the Whitaker-Jaynes house since its 2009 installation.

You can find this timekeeping mechanism near Buena Park City Hall and view it from the street. The installation is easily accessible and can be visited at any time.

The device is powered by a 110-volt electric motor connected through bicycle chain drives to the international time displays. This unusual drive system using different mechanical elements allows all hands to move simultaneously.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 33.86420,-117.99800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03