In this article we are taking a look at the steps to Change 24 Hour Clock to 12 Hour Clock format or vice versa on a Windows 10 computer.
Change 24 Hour Clock to 12 Hour Clock in Windows 10
Depending on your preference, you can make your computer show time in either 12 Hour format or 24 Hour time format.
In earlier versions of Windows, change in Date and Time Settings could only be done from the Control Panel.
Currently, the preferred method to Change Time Format in Windows 10 is by going to Settings on your computer.
1. Change 24 Hour Clock to 12 Hour Using Settings
As mentioned above, you can easily change the time format on your computer from 24 to 12 hours by going to “Time and Language” Settings on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Time and Language.
2. On the next screen, click on Region in the left pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Change Data Formats link, located under ‘Regional Format Data’ section.
3. On the next screen, use the Down-Arrow to select time with AM/PM suffix for Long Time and Short Time.
The change in the time format will be immediate and you should now find your computer displaying the time in 12 Hour format.
2. Change 12 Hour Clock to 24 Hour Clock
You can follow the steps below to change the time on your computer from 12 hours to 24 hours format.
1. Go to Settings > Time and Language. > click on Region in the left pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Change Data Formats link.
2. On the next screen, use the Down-Arrow to select time without AM/PM suffix for Long Time and Short Time.
The change in the time format will be immediate and you should now find your computer displaying the time in 24 Hour format.
What is Short and Long Time in Windows 10?
Windows 10 displays the Date and Time at two locations on your computer. The first location of time can be found at the bottom right corner of your screen.
This location, which is the most visible location of time on a computer is known as the Short Time.
The second clock (Long Time) is hidden on Windows 10 Calendar and can only be accessed by clicking on the first location.
Hope this has helped you in changing the time format on your computer from 12 to 24 hours or from 24 to 12 hours, as required.