Use 12-hour or 24-hour time

Choose a display format

Faces with a Time format control let you follow Android’s preference or select a format for that face. The control changes the display, not the device clock.

1. Open the face in Clock Styles, or tap the placed widget to configure it.
2. Find Time format in the face options.
3. Choose System default, 12-hour or 24-hour.
4. Tap Apply changes and check the clock on your home screen.

Use the phone’s preference

Select System default in the face editor. Then open Android Settings, search for Date & time, and look for the phone’s time-format setting. The exact name and available choices vary by phone.

If a face looks different

Analogue hands use the same familiar dial in either format, and some faces have different numeral or AM/PM treatments. Only use the controls available on the chosen face. A format change should not be used to correct a wrong time zone.

If the displayed hour is wrong

Compare the time with Android’s own status bar or clock. If both are wrong, correct your phone’s date and time settings. If only the widget is behind, reopen the app and follow the update troubleshooting guide. Include the face name and selected time format in any support message.