How To Change Apple Watch To Military Time

Learn how to change apple watch to military time. Follow these steps to change the Apple Watch military (24-hour clock):

  1. Press the Digital Crown to bring up the home screen on your Apple Watch.
  2. Click on “Settings“.
  3. Scroll down to “Clock” and click on it.
  4. Select “24-Hour Time” from the menu.

After you have done so, the Apple Watch will show time in military format. (e.g. 13:00, instead of 1:00 pm). This option can be toggled off at any time to return to the 12-hour format.

What is military time and why would I want to use it on my Apple Watch? 

The 24-hour clock is also called military time. It’s a system of timekeeping used by many organizations and the military around the globe. The format of the time is a numbering system from 0 through 23, instead of the AM/PM 12-hour format used by the United States. It is easier to tell if a time is a morning or night with military time. Apple Watch can display the time using military time if you are used to it or prefer this format.

How do I change my Apple Watch to military time?

You can change the time on your Apple Watch by going to Settings, selecting “Clock“, then toggling the “24-Hour Time” setting. The time format on your Apple Watch will be changed to 24 hours.

Can I switch back to the standard 12-hour clock format if I don’t like military time?

You can change your Apple Watch clock back to the standard 12-hour format by turning off “24-Hour Time“.

Will changing my Apple Watch to military time affect any other settings or apps? 

The only thing that will be affected by changing the Apple Watch time zone to the military is how it displays time on your Apple Watch. This will not change any settings or applications.

How can I tell if my Apple Watch is displaying military time or the standard 12-hour clock format?

Apple Watches that display time in 24-hour format are using military time. It is using military time if it displays the time on a standard 12-hour clock.

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