This is an interesting suggestion, but I think it should go in settings with the option to enable it. Otherwise the board will get too crowded with, let's face it, unnecessary options.
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Minor suggestion for Chess.com. It would be nice to easily know the time of day for my opponent when playing Turnbased on line. Maybe putting it next to each players Country flag?
Just an idea.