How to Show Seconds in the Taskbar Clock on Windows 11

 

Windows 11 users can now display seconds in the System Tray clock on the Taskbar. Although this feature was initially removed in the redesigned Taskbar, it has been reintroduced in recent updates. Depending on your version of Windows 11, you can enable this feature from different settings locations. This guide will walk you through the steps to display seconds in the Taskbar clock.

Steps to Show Seconds in Taskbar Clock on Windows 11

From the Taskbar Settings Page (Older Versions)

If you are using an earlier version of Windows 11, follow these steps to enable the seconds display from the Taskbar settings:

Step 01: Open Settings
Click on the Start menu and select the Settings gear icon, or press Win + I to directly open the Settings app.

Step 02: Go to Personalization
In the Settings window, click on Personalization from the left sidebar.

Step 03: Navigate to Taskbar
Select Taskbar from the available options in the Personalization settings.

Step 04: Click on Taskbar Behaviors
Scroll down and click on the Taskbar behaviors setting.

Step 05: Enable Show Seconds in System Tray Clock
Check the “Show seconds in system tray clock” option to enable this feature.

After completing these steps, the Taskbar clock will now display seconds alongside the hours and minutes.

Future Updates: From the Date & Time Page

In future updates of Windows 11, the option to show seconds in the Taskbar clock will be moved to the Date & Time settings page. To enable it, follow these steps:

Step 01: Open Settings
Click on the Start menu and select the Settings gear icon, or press Win + I to access the Settings app directly.

Step 02: Go to Time & Language
In the Settings window, click on Time & language from the left sidebar.

Step 03: Navigate to Date & Time
Select Date & time from the available options.

Step 04: Enable Show Seconds
Look for the option to show seconds and enable it.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can customize your Taskbar clock to display seconds, providing a more precise timekeeping option on your Windows 11 device. Whether you're using an older version or a future update of Windows 11, you can find the setting in either the Taskbar or Date & Time settings page. This feature is particularly useful for those who require accurate timekeeping for tasks and activities.