Here’s how to switch from 12-hour to 24-hour time on Android

12-hour time is really common here in the U.S., but in many other parts of the world, 24-hour time is used. There are a lot of reasons why you may want to switch to 24-hour time, and whatever they are, this is how you do it on an Android phone.

How to change your Android clock to 24-hour time

I used a Google Pixel 4 (running Android 10) for this guide, so depending on the phone you’re using, things might look a little different. With that said, the process should be mostly the same.

1. Open the settings on your phone.
2. Scroll down and tap System.
3. Tap Date and time.

4. Tap the toggle next to Use 24-hour format.

   

And that’s all there is to it! With that out of the way, the time on your Android phone will now abide by 24-hour rules.

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