Windows 10/11 clock is invisible? Here’s the fix

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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In spite of all changes Windows as a platform had over the years, the date and time always found their place in thenotification area. Users got to get used to it standing in the bottom right corner of thetaskbarand it still stands firm inWindows 10. However, some user reports state that the clock/date icon is either completely absent or barely visible.

We invested some effort to help you address this problem. The steps can be found below.

What to do if Windows 10 clock is invisible

Solution 1 – Disable small taskbar icons

Let’s start by checking if the clock icon is enabled in the first place. After we sort that out, and if the problem persists, move onwards through the list.

Here’s where to enable the clock icon inWindows 10settings:

Have in mind that this isn’t a solution per se. This is, for better or worse, a workaround which helped some users restore theclockwhere it belongs. Now, it seems that we’re looking at a bug which, when the smalltaskbarbuttons (for the extra space) are enabled.

Theclockeither completely disappears or the number’s font is too dark or transparent which makes it barely visible.

With that in mind, we suggest disabling the small format oftaskbaricons for the time being. At least, until one of the upcoming updates deals with this issue.

Here’s how to disable smalltaskbaricons inWindows 10:

Solution 2 – Change the theme

Another way to deal with the invisibleclockis changing the desktop theme. This doesn’t have to concern all personalization settings, so you can stick with the current theme of your choice. However, you’ll need to change the color of the Start,Taskbar, and Action Center in order to make theclockvisible again.

For some reason, the automatic font switch for light/dark theme doesn’t work for some users. Thus, theclockis invisible in thenotification area.

Here’s how to change the color theme inWindows 10:

Solution 3 – Roll back the update or reset PC to factory values

Finally, if the previous two workarounds haven’t got you far and thenotification areaclock is still invisible, we can only suggest relying on recovery options. At least, if you’re keen for a swift resolution. You might wait for a next update to fix this, but that can take some time.

And, since the recovery options allow you to keep your data, restoring your PC to factory values or rolling back to the previous update shouldn’t be a problem.

Here’s how to roll back to the previous version ofWindows 10:

And this is how to reset your PC to factory values:

That should do it. If you have any alternative ideas on how to tackle this issue, feel free to tell us in the comments section below.

Windows 10/11 clock is invisible? Here’s the fix#

What to do if Windows 10 clock is invisible#

Solution 1 – Disable small taskbar icons#

Solution 2 – Change the theme#

Solution 3 – Roll back the update or reset PC to factory values#

Windows 10/11 clock is invisible? Here’s the fix

What to do if Windows 10 clock is invisible

Solution 1 – Disable small taskbar icons

Solution 2 – Change the theme

Solution 3 – Roll back the update or reset PC to factory values