Abstract: A universal dimming apparatus with an integrated timer to adjust brightness levels according to a preset schedule consists of a power source, a microcontroller, a dimmer user interface, an integrated timer, an internal storage device, and a phase-cut dimmer unit. The power source provides the necessary electric power. The dimmer user interface allows the user to enter a preferred schedule for a lighting system with a preferred brightness level. The user entered data is stored in the internal storage device. The integrated timer and the phase-cut dimmer unit draws the stored information via the microcontroller. An indicator light is used to notify the user regarding the reduced brightness levels.