Those who live outside of the United States are typically accustomed to setting clocks to 24-hour time. However, that is not the default in the U.S.
Fortunately, Apple gives the option on all of its platforms to set 24-hour time, regardless of region. Follow along to learn how to flip the switch…
How to set 24-hour time on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch & Mac
On iPhone & iPad:
- Head into Settings > General > Date & Time.
- Simply flip the 24-hour time switch.
On Apple Watch:
- In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, head to Clock.
- Flip the 24-hour time switch into the on position.
On Mac:
- Fire up System Preferences > Language & Region.
- Under Time Format: click on 24-hour time.
Having the preference is always nice. It’s even better when the option isn’t tied to a specific region like it is on certain platforms. While it’s highly subjective, 24-hour time can be much easier to read.
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