Can you hide the clock on Xbox? No. Microsoft offers tons of customization but not this. Here's what gamers need to know.
While in a full-screen game, the clock isn't visible unless you open the guide.
Some have tried using TV settings to crop the display, but this doesn't actually hide the clock—just crops it with other important info.
Microsoft’s Xbox consoles share the same limitation as PlayStation: there’s no way to hide the clock from the system UI.
Microsoft is the same company that:
Yet Xbox doesn’t offer this basic option.
“I just want to enjoy my Sunday without constantly seeing that it’s getting late.”
“Flow state is everything in competitive games. The clock breaks concentration.”
“My relaxation time shouldn’t have a visible timer.”
Similar to Windows, Xbox could add:
Settings → Preferences → Time Display
○ Show clock everywhere
○ Hide clock in Guide menu
○ Hide clock system-wideXbox already offers:
Adding a clock-hiding option would align with their accessibility-first approach.
| Platform | Can Hide Clock? |
|---|---|
| Xbox | No |
| PlayStation | No |
| Nintendo Switch | No |
| Windows | Yes |
| macOS | Yes |
Why should console gaming be different from PC gaming?
If you can hide the clock on a Windows PC, you should be able to hide it on an Xbox. Both are Microsoft products. Both are gaming devices. The inconsistency makes no sense.
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