Hide Clock on Windows 11 — Taskbar Yes, Lock Screen No

Windows Clock Hiding Options

Windows is actually more flexible than most mobile operating systems when it comes to hiding the clock. Here’s what you can do:

Windows 11 Method

Hide Clock via Settings

1. Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar
2. Click “Taskbar settings”
3. Scroll to “System tray icons”
4. Look for clock-related options

Note: Windows 11 has made some taskbar customization more limited compared to Windows 10, but clock hiding is still possible.

Using Group Policy (Pro/Enterprise)

For more control, Windows Pro and Enterprise users can use Group Policy:

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc
2. Navigate to User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Start Menu and Taskbar
3. Find “Remove Clock from the system notification area”
4. Enable this policy

Windows 10 Method

Windows 10 offered more straightforward taskbar customization:

1. Right-click taskbar → Taskbar settings
2. Click “Turn system icons on or off”
3. Toggle off “Clock”

Third-Party Solutions

Apps like TaskbarX or TranslucentTB offer additional customization options including hiding or moving taskbar elements.

The Windows Advantage

Unlike mobile operating systems, Windows has historically respected user customization. The ability to hide the clock has been available for decades.

This proves it’s not a technical limitation—it’s a design choice that mobile OS makers have deliberately not offered.

What’s Still Missing

While you can hide the clock from the taskbar, Windows still shows time in various places:

• Lock screen
• Login screen
• Some built-in apps

A true “timeless mode” would hide it everywhere—something we’re advocating for across all platforms.