Abstract: A programmable time signal receiver, method for programming a time signal receiver, and programming device for time signal receivers, is provided. The programmable time signal receiver has receiver for receiving an electromagnetic time signal and a programming signal, as well as processor, configured to process the time signal and the programming signal, whereby the receiver and/or the processor are assigned a memory, configured for temporary storage of programming instructions and for supplying the programming instructions to the receiver and/or to the processor. The programmable time signal receiver also has a controller, which are configured to supply a programming control signal supplied by the receiver and/or by the processor and/or by the memory.