How to show time in Notification Center on Windows 11

• To enable the Notification Center clock with seconds on Windows 11, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time, and turn on “Show time in Notification Center.”

Microsoft has brought back a familiar feature from Windows 10, which is the ability to display the time with seconds in the Notification Center on Windows 11. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to enable this functionality on your device.

The setting places the clock directly above the calendar in the Notification Center, making it easier to check the exact time without opening another app. Microsoft removed this functionality in the early versions of Windows 11, but it has since returned as part of the operating system’s ongoing updates.

In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to show the time in the Notification Center on Windows 11.

Show clock in Notification Center using Settings on Windows 11

To display the current time in the Notification Center, 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 in Notification Center” toggle switch.

   

After you complete the steps, the next time you open the Notification Center, you will see the time alongside the seconds above the calendar interface.

Pureinfotech’s Take

I think this is a welcome change because it fixes something that never really needed fixing in the first place. The Notification Center is a natural place to check the time, so having the clock available there makes sense.

It’s also a good example of Microsoft correcting one of those small Windows 11 decisions that made the experience feel less flexible than Windows 10. I wouldn’t call this a must-have feature, but if you regularly open the Notification Center, having the time right there is a nice convenience.

I’d turn it on simply because there’s no real downside if you prefer having the clock visible.

What do you think about Microsoft bringing the time back to the Notification Center? Let me know in the comments.

Update August 26, 2026: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.