Want to hide the clock on iPhone? Apple doesn't allow it. No setting exists to remove time from lock screen or status bar. Here's the truth and what we're doing about it.
Focus modes can hide some notifications but won't hide the clock from your lock screen or status bar.
Locks iPhone to a single app. The status bar (including clock) can be hidden in some apps, but this is very restrictive.
Jailbreaking removes Apple's restrictions and allows tweaks like hiding the clock. However, it voids warranty and has security risks.
Apple has never provided an option to hide the clock on iPhone. Despite extensive accessibility features and customization options, the time display remains permanently visible in:
Apple has not publicly commented on why this feature doesn’t exist. The company generally emphasizes that their design decisions are made with user experience in mind, but has not addressed the growing demand for clock-hiding options.
For many iPhone users, the constant time display causes:
It’s possible. Apple has added features after sustained user demand before (dark mode, customizable lock screens). With enough voices, change is possible.
No, Apple Shortcuts cannot access or modify system UI elements like the status bar clock.
The Apple Watch also doesn’t allow hiding the time on most watch faces, though some meditation apps can temporarily hide UI elements.
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