How to Change Time and Clock Font on iPhone?
Gone are the days when changing your lock screen wallpaper was the extent of customization available. Apple has now introduced some notable features with its latest updates. These are made to enhance the user experience and make it more personalized with better quality and security.
Among the new updates is the option to change your lock screen time font and color. You can now customize the clock on your iPhone according to your personality. Not only that, but you can also switch between 200 custom lock screens, choose from dynamic wallpapers, and add widgets for your convenience.
Tempted to try it yourself? Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to change iPhone clock font settings. We’ll also let you know how to change the color and the clock size for a more personalized experience.
So, stick around for all of the above-mentioned details.
Step 1: Tap and long press on the lock screen
Step 2: Tap “Customize” at the bottom of the screen
Step 3: Locate and select “Lock Screen”
Step 4: Tap on the clock widget
Step 5: Select font and color and press done
How to Customize the Clock Font and Time Display on the iPhone Lock Screen?
Customizing your iPhone lock screen has never been this easy. It’s just a few steps process and you will be able to modify your iPhone clock font.
Step #1: Access Customization
To edit the lock screen on an iPhone, you don’t need to get to the Settings first. You can get right into the customization menu directly from your lock screen.
- Tap and long press on your lock screen
- Unlock your phone but don’t swipe your lock screen away
- This way, you will activate the customization options
Step #2: Enter Customization Mode
- A “Customize” button will appear at the bottom of the screen.
- Get into the customization mode
Step #3: Select Lock Screen Customization
- From the customization mode, locate and select “Lock Screen”
Step #4: Modify iPhone Clock Font
- Now once you’ve finally selected the lock screen, navigate to your clock widget
- Tap on the clock text and you will be presented with a font a color options panel.
- There are 8 different font styles to choose from. These are Bold, Light, Rounded, Stencil, Serif, Serif Heavy, Slab, and Rails.
- Select your option and press “X” on the top right of the panel. Or tap anywhere in the background to close the panel.
- Then, finally, select Done.
Note: These fonts also have a slider to adjust the thickness of the numbers.
Step #5: Choose a Clock Color
You can also change the color of your time text from default white to something else that matches your lock screen and font style. There’s a list of color options at the bottom of the font panel. Scroll through them and choose your desired one.
Or, if you scroll till the end of the available options, you’ll find a color wheel to pick a custom color for your lock screen clock.
More, if you tap on the paint dropper icon, you can choose from any color on the wallpaper. This way, you will be able to match your lock screen clock better to your wallpaper.
And similar to how you finalized your iPhone clock font settings, you’ll press “X” and then be done at the end of the selection.
Note: Tapping on some colors will open a slider as well so you can adjust the intensity of the colors. Moreover, this color change will apply to the widgets as well for a cohesive display.
How to Change the Time Font on Your Old Wallpaper?
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to change your clock display on your old lock screen setup. You’ll have to recreate it as a new one to change the font. Maybe it’s a trick to ask users to change their lock screen to their new backgrounds.
Don’t worry, there are 200 different options to choose from. So, most probably you’ll find something that suits your mood and personality. And the good news is, you can switch between them as frequently as you want.
And once you finally select and set up a new lock screen, you can delete the old one.
How to Change the Clock Size on Your iPhone?
You can change your text size, the size of your app icons, and the clock size on your iPhone’s lock screen from default to larger. Here’s a step-by-step guide for that:
- Go to “Settings”
- Select “Display and Brightness”
- Scroll to “Display Zoom”
- Here, you can choose between the larger text and the default settings (with smaller text and clock size)
- Once you’ve picked your Display Zoom settings, tap Done on the top right corner and save changes.
Note: For the new Display Zoom settings to take effect, you’re required to restart your iPhone.
Don’t worry, there are 200 different options to choose from. So, most probably you’ll find something that suits your mood and personality. And the good news is, you can switch between them as frequently as you want.
And once you finally select and set up a new lock screen, you can delete the old one.
Final Word!
Apart from the iOS lock screen customization option, Apple has introduced many other updates in their latest released mobile operating system. These new features extend from enhanced notifications to safety checks and health app updates. Check on these updates as well for a better experience.
FAQs
- I have updated to iOS 16 but I still can not change my iPhone lock screen time font and color.
Apple won’t let you make iOS clock font adjustments unless you’ve added a new custom lock screen. Create and set up a new background, then only you will be able to edit and change your iPhone lock screen display.
- How frequently I can customize the iPhone lock screen clock?
You can do it for as much as you want, even 20 times a day.
- Can I change the font size of my clock without changing the display zoom settings?
No, unfortunately, that’s not possible, as these two are tightly bound to each other. However, you can change your iPhone’s font size without changing the display zoom. But, that won’t change the clock size.
