KING OF TIME
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is KING OF TIME?
A cloud attendance management system from Human Technologies, Inc. It supports 15 clock-in methods — finger-vein, facial recognition, IC card, GPS, and more — and automatically aggregates and centralizes overtime, leave, shifts, and Article 36 (overtime) agreement alerts. An HR & payroll platform extending from attendance to HR/labor, data analysis, and payroll, it claims the No.1 used-ID share at 300 yen per user per month.
Business problems it solves
About "KING OF TIME"
What is KING OF TIME?
KING OF TIME is a cloud attendance (time & attendance) management system provided by Human Technologies, Inc. It supports 15 clock-in methods — finger-vein, facial recognition, IC card, GPS, PC, and more — and automatically aggregates the collected time-stamp data in real time. It centralizes management of overtime, leave, and shifts, all the way to Article 36 (overtime) agreement alerts, and has grown into an HR & payroll platform that extends from attendance at its core to HR/labor, data analysis, and payroll. It claims the No.1 share of used IDs in the attendance / HR-payroll systems market (Fuji Chimera Research, FY2024 results), making it one of Japan's leading attendance clouds.
Not "clock in and done" — aggregation is automatic too
The hard part of attendance management is the aggregation and checking after clocking in. KING OF TIME automatically aggregates the data collected via its many clock-in methods on the spot, and alerts you to overtime, missed punches, and situations related to the Article 36 agreement. Administrators are freed from manual aggregation and can focus on approvals and payroll integration.
Punch with 15 methods
- Finger-vein, facial recognition, IC card
- GPS, PC, smartphone
Real-time aggregation & alerts
Automatically aggregates overtime, leave, and shifts, and alerts on missed punches and Article 36 overages
Approvals & payroll
- Approve via workflow
- Integrate with payroll software
KING OF TIME is not a product that puts AI front and center, but it does have automation features such as automatic shift creation and automatic alert notifications (these are automations based on work rules, not demand-forecasting AI).
How to use
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Sign up & initial setup
Start with a 30-day free trial. Set your work rules (working hours, leave, overtime).
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Choose clock-in methods
Pick the methods that fit your workplace: finger-vein, facial recognition, IC card, GPS, PC, etc.
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Clock in & auto-aggregate
When employees clock in, attendance data is aggregated automatically in real time.
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Handle approvals & alerts
Submit and approve requests via workflow, and respond to alerts for overtime, the Article 36 agreement, and so on.
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Integrate with payroll & HR
Connect the aggregated data to payroll software and to the series' HR/labor and data-analysis products.
Features
01Clock in
Choose to fit your workplace.
- 15 clock-in methods — Finger-vein, facial recognition, IC card, GPS, PC, mobile, and more
- Anti-spoofing — Accurate clock-ins via biometrics and location
02Manage
Automate aggregation and legal compliance.
- Auto-aggregation — Real-time aggregation of overtime, leave, lateness/early leave
- Shift & leave management — Automatic shift creation, granting and managing paid leave
- Alerts & workflow — Notifications of Article 36 overages, request approvals
03Expand with the series
Cover beyond attendance.
- HR/labor & data analysis — Included at no extra cost (onboarding, visualization)
- KING OF TIME Payroll — Payroll that auto-integrates with attendance data
- KING OF TIME e-Contract — Electronic signatures (separate fee)
Pricing
A single price of 300 yen per user/month (330 yen incl. tax), with no setup fee. It's usage-based on the number of registered users as of the 1st of each month, with no minimum number of users or minimum contract period.
"KING OF TIME e-Contract" is a separate fee (base plan from 6,000 yen/company per month). Amounts, including whether tax is included, are subject to change, so check the official pricing page for the latest (as of August 2026).
Track record
as of April 2026
used-ID share, FY2024
330 yen incl. tax, 0 setup
Companies across industries — the Tokyo Gas Group, Kawasaki Frontale, Gunosy, Enoshima Electric Railway, and more — use it widely. The infrastructure runs on AWS, and it is ISMS (ISO27001) and Privacy Mark certified.
How KING OF TIME differs from other attendance/HR tools
Attendance tools differ by whether they specialize in attendance or cover HR/back-office as a whole. KING OF TIME is strong at attendance clock-in and aggregation, and can expand into the surrounding areas (HR/labor, data analysis, payroll) for the same monthly price.
| Aspect | KING OF TIME | Jobcan | SmartHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Attendance (+ HR-payroll) | 9 back-office services | Labor procedures & HR database |
| Clock-in | 15 clock-in methods | Various clock-in methods | Attendance via integration / separate feature |
| Expansion | HR/labor & data analysis at the same price | Add services as needed | Labor & talent management |
In the same attendance/HR space, Jobcan and SmartHR, and freee for accounting/back-office, are comparison points. For a company that wants to unify everything from attendance to HR-payroll around versatile clock-in methods and automatic aggregation, KING OF TIME is a standard choice.
The information on this page is based on what was published on the official website as of August 2026. Check the official website for the latest specifications and pricing.
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