Your iPhone comes in with a lot of new features and updates that are there for you to use. There are some features and widgets in the iPhone that are default and built-in. One such feature is the Time in your iPhone.
In today’s era of technology, everyone just peeps into their phones to see the time of the day. It is essential that you have time on your iPhone adjusted according to your usage and requirements. You can customise and set the date and time on your iPhone as per your choice and make it more personalised.
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Ways to Move Time on Lock Screen iPhone
There is no specific way in which you can move time on the lock screen of your iPhone directly. But there are ways in which you can adjust and change the manner in which the time is displayed on your iPhone.
Follow the below steps to adjust the date and time settings on your iPhone:
- Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select General in Settings.
- Next, go to Date and Time.
- You need to toggle off the Set Automatically switch.
- Click on Time Zone and choose a time zone that is different from your current one.
- You can adjust the format in 24-hour format if you want.
Once you make these changes you can exit the Settings in your iPhone. You will now be able to see the Time according to the changes that you have made on your lock screen.
How to Move the Date and Time on Lock Screen iPhone iOS 16 and Above
The latest iOS versions comes with a lot of features and options to customise your iPhone. One such customization that you can do is the placement of the date and time on your iPhone lock screen. Follow the below steps to move the date and time on lock screen:
- Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone.
- Long click on Home Screen and select Customise Lock Screen
- Go to Date and Time.
- Select the format and font that you wish
Once you are here, you can adjust and move the slider to change the position of the date and time on your iPhone lock screen.
Changing the Clock Size on Lock Screen iPhone
You can also change the size of the clock on your iPhone lock screen. You will be able to adjust the fonts as per your requirements and make it easy to read. Follow the below steps to change the clock size on lock screen of your iPhone:
- Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Next, go to Display and Brightness.
- Click on Text Size.
Once you are here, you can adjust, move and shift the slider to change the clock size on your iPhone lock screen.
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Changing the Clock Layout and Color on Lock Screen iPhone
The iPhone clock comes in different types of layouts and you can change it from the available options, depending on what suits you the most. Follow the below steps to change the clock layout on lock screen of your iPhone:
- Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Next, go to Clock.
- Choose the layout that you want for the clock on your iPhone lock screen.
- Select the colors from the ones available, or you can also set the colors from grid, spectrum and sliders options available.Â
FAQs
Can I move and drag the time on my iPhone lock screen?
The position that is assigned to the time and date on your iPhone lock screen is fixed by default and it cannot be moved. It is one of the default settings of our iPhone and it cannot be changed. However, you can customise the size, colour and font of the date and time that is displayed on your iPhone lock screen.
Can I remove the date and time off from my iPhone lock screen?
Yes, you can remove the date and time from your iPhone lock screen. You need to go to the settings of your iPhone and turn off the option that sets the date and time automatically.
You need to turn off the Notifications View and Today View from the settings of your iPhone. Once you do this the date and time will no longer be displayed on your iPhone lock screen.
Can I remove the clock on my iPhone lock screen?
Yes, you can remove the clock on your iPhone lock screen if you want a more minimalistic appearance to your iPhone lock screen. All you need to do is to change the wallpaper of your iPhone lock screen and you can get rid of it.
In the display settings there is an option for Always On. You can turn it off so that the clock on your iPhone lock screen is removed and you get a clear lock screen.
