How to add multiple time zone clocks on Windows 11

• To add a secondary clock on Windows 11, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time, and in the “Show time and date in the System tray” setting, you can configure up to 2 additional clocks.
• You can also open Control Panel > Clock and Region > Add clocks for different time zones, click “Additional Clocks,” and configure the new time zone clock.
• Alternatively, open the Clock app and add the time zones you want from the “World clock” page.

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

Usually, access to 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 lets you set multiple time zones in Settings, Control Panel, and the Clock app. However, you cannot add them directly to the Taskbar. For instance, the Settings app and Control Panel let you add up to two clocks in the Notification Center view, and the Clock app shows the time for each location 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
• Add multiple clocks on Windows 11 from Control Panel
• Add multiple clocks on Windows 11 from Clock app
• Pureinfotech’s Take

Add multiple clocks on Windows 11 from Settings app

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

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on Time & language.

3. Click the Date & time page.

4. Turn on the “Show time and date in the System tray” toggle switch.

5. Click the “Show time and date in the System tray” setting.

   

6. Click the Change button for the “Additional clock 1” option.

7. Select the time zone for the clock.

   

8. Choose a display name.

9. Click the Change button.

After you complete the steps, the clock will appear in the Notification Center flyout, but you can also hover over the time and date area in the Taskbar’s System Tray.

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Add multiple clocks on Windows 11 from Control Panel

To configure additional clocks on Windows 11 using the Control Panel, follow these steps:

1. Open Start.

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

3. Click on Clock and Region.

4. Click the “Add clocks for different time zones” option under the “Date and Time” setting.

   

5. Check the “Show clock 1” option.

   

6. Select the time zone for the clock.

7. Confirm a display name for the second clock.

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

9. Select the time zone for the clock.

10. Confirm a display name for the third clock.

11. Click the Apply button.

12. Click the OK button.

After you complete the steps, the secondary clock will appear in the Notification Center flyout and when you hover over the time and date area in the System Tray.

To remove a clock, follow the same instructions 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, follow 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 on the bottom right.

   

5. Search and select the new location.

6. Click the Add button.

   

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

   

8. (Optional) Click the Compare button in 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 appear in the “Pinned” section.

To remove a clock, click the “Edit clocks” (Pen) button in the bottom right, then select 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.

Pureinfotech’s Take

I’ve used multiple clocks in the operating system for years, and this is one of those small features that becomes surprisingly useful once you need it. For anyone working with people overseas, the ability to quickly check another time zone can save a lot of unnecessary mental math, especially when scheduling meetings or sending messages.

The limitation is that Windows 11 still treats these clocks as a secondary feature rather than something you can easily keep visible on the Taskbar. I’d prefer a more direct approach, but the existing options are reliable and don’t require third-party software. I’d stick with the Settings or Control Panel method if you only need a couple of time zones, while the Clock app makes more sense if you regularly track several locations.

It’s not a feature that will change how you use Windows, but it’s a practical example of a small convenience that can make the desktop easier to live with.

What are your thoughts about using multiple clocks on Windows 11? Let me know in the comments.