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Apple gives steps to fix an Apple Watch time display bug
Apple says some Apple Watch displays can show the wrong time after clocks change for daylight saving time.
The issue affects the Always On display when the wearer’s wrist is down, and the time appears correct after the display is activated.
Apple’s guidance applies to users whose watches remain an hour out after a clock change.
The problem was reported in Europe after clocks went back there, and clocks went back across most of the United States on November 1.
Switching to another watch face and back can fix the display, Apple says.
Restarting the watch is another option, and Apple has not stated whether a further update is planned.
Apple has provided steps to fix an Apple Watch display bug that can show the wrong time after daylight saving time changes.
The incorrect time appears on the Always On display while the wearer’s wrist is down, according to Apple.
Apple says switching to another watch face and back, or restarting the watch, can fix the issue.
When the display is activated by tapping it or raising the wrist, the time changes to the correct hour.
- Who
- Apple Watch users affected by the time display bug.
- What
- Apple says to switch to another watch face and back, or restart the watch, to fix it.
- When
- After daylight saving time changes.
- Where
- On the Apple Watch Always On display when the wearer’s wrist is down.
- Why
- Not stated
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Apple Watch users in Europe were similarly affected when clocks went back.
Clocks went back across most of the United States.
MacRumors reported that Apple had published steps to fix the Apple Watch display bug.
- Affected display
- Always On display, when the wearer’s wrist is down
- Incorrect time
- Off by one hour
- Fix
- Switch to another watch face and back, or restart the watch
- U.S. clock change
- November 1, 2026
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This incorrect time appears only on the Always On display when your wrist is down
When you activate the display by tapping it or raising your wrist, the time changes to the correct hour