PCT No. PCT/JP97/02891 Sec. 371 Date May 5, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date May 5, 1998 PCT Filed Aug. 20, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/09201 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 5, 1998An electronic timepiece includes a time counter (19) for counting time reference signals, a calendar hand moving device (20) for moving hands in accordance with the count content of the time counter, a cover open/close switch (15) for sensing opening/closing of a timepiece cover and time information setting means for setting time calendar information when the timepiece cover is opened. The time counter (19) is constituted so that it counts the time reference signals by using the time information set by the time information setting means as the reference, and the time information setting means includes an electrode code plate (10) having a plurality of electrodes (10A) that can be electrically connected by an conductive material such as a pencil, a detection circuit (12) for judging the connection between the electrodes and a memory circuit (14) for judging the connection between the electrodes, converting it to time information and storing the time information.