How to add multiple time zone clocks on Windows 11

Yes, you can show multiple clocks on Windows 11, and in this guide, you will learn how using the Settings and Clock apps.

Windows 11 multiple clocks
Windows 11 multiple clocks / Image: Mauro Huculak
  • To show multiple clocks on Windows 11, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time, click “Additional Clocks,” and configure the new time zone clock.
  • Alternatively, open the Clock apps and add the different time zone clocks you want from the “World clock” page.
  • While using the Settings app, you can only add two clocks, the “Clock” app allows you to add three, four, five, and even more time zones.

On Windows 11, you can set up multiple clocks to display the time from different time zones in at least two ways, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this process.

Usually, the ability to access different clocks comes in handy when you collaborate with people in different time zones, as it helps you schedule meetings at times convenient for everyone, respond to emails and messages promptly, and coordinate deadlines and project timelines. On the other hand, if you frequently travel or live in different time zones, multiple clocks can help you keep track of your local time and the time in other regions.

Regardless of the reason, Windows 11 allows you to set multiple time zone clocks from the Settings or Clock apps. However, you cannot add them to the Taskbar directly. For instance, the Settings app allows you to add up to two clocks in the Calendar view, and the Clock app only shows the time for the different locations within the app.

In this guide, I’ll show you two ways to configure additional clocks on Windows 11.

Add multiple clocks on Windows 11 from Settings app

To add multiple clocks for different time zones to the Taskbar, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

  2. Click on Time & language.

  3. Click the Date & time page.

  4. Click the Additional Clocks option under the “Related Links” section.

  5. Click the Additional Clocks tab.

    Settings additional clocks

  6. Check the “Show clock 1” option.

    Control Panel show secondary clock

  7. Select the time zone for the clock.

  8. Confirm a display name for the second clock.

  9. (Optional) Check the “Show clock 2” option.

  10. Select the time zone for the clock.

  11. Confirm a display name for the third clock.

  12. Click the Apply button.

  13. Click the OK button.

Once you complete the steps, the secondary clock will appear in the Taskbar, but it’ll be available from the “Calendar” view when opening the “Notifications” pane.

Taskbar with multiple clocks
Taskbar with multiple clocks / Image: Mauro Huculak

You can also hover over the date and time area in the Taskbar to display a tooltip with the different times configured on the computer.

If you want to remove a clock, you can use the same instructions outlined above, but in step 6, clear the option and save the settings.

Add multiple clocks on Windows 11 from Clock app

To access additional clocks on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Start.

  2. Search for Clock and click the top result to open the app.

  3. Click on World clock.

  4. Click the “Add a new city” button from the bottom right.

    World clock add a new city

  5. Search and select the new location.

  6. Click the Add button.

    Search new clock time zone

  7. (Optional) Right-click the newly added clock and choose the “Pin to Start” option.

    Clock time zone ping to Start

  8. (Optional) Click the Compare button from the bottom right.

  9. Compare the clock at different times during the day or year (using the calendar selector from the top left).

After you complete the steps, the clocks will be available from the “World clock” tab in the Clock app. If you select the option to pin the clock to the Start menu, a shortcut will a shortcut will appear in the “Pinned” section of the menu.

Windows 11 Clock app
Windows 11 Clock app / Image: Mauro Huculak

If you want to remove a clock, click the “Edit clocks” (Pen) button in the bottom right and choose the delete button for the location you want to remove.

Unlike the option available through the Settings app, you can add as many clock time zones as you want through the Clock app.

About the author

Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].