How to add or remove seconds from the clock on Windows 11

Yes, you can now display seconds in the Taskbar, and I’ll teach you how.

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Afterinstalling the Windows 11 May 2023 update (Moment 3), in addition to thenew visuals and features, you will notice that the Taskbar has received an update that makes it possible to add seconds to the clock once again, and in this guide, I’ll teach you how.

Based on feedback, the option is rolling back to the operating system and is available through the “Taskbar” settings page. However, it’s disabled by default because, according to Microsoft, the feature can increase power usage.

In thishow-to guide, you will learn the easy steps to manage seconds in the Taskbar clock ofWindows 11.

How to add seconds to System Tray clock

To add seconds as part of the time in the System Tray, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, the Windows 11 clock will show a clock with hours, minutes, and seconds.

It’s important to note that using this feature will result in higher power consumption since the screen has to refresh more frequently to show the correct time.

How to remove seconds from System Tray clock

To remove seconds from the Taskbar clock, use these steps:

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After you complete the steps, the Taskbar will no longer show seconds in the clock.

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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.