How to display date and time on the screen?

Hey Dannyfu1888,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! I understand you have some questions about the date and time on your iPhone. I definitely want to make sure you're able to see that information as expected, and I'm happy to help.

By default, the date and time are visible on the lock screen. You can see more about that in the link below under "Set the date and time".

Change common iPhone settings

If that doesn't help, tell us a bit more about where the date/time isn't showing. Some helpful information would be:

Are you seeing the time in the corner of your device once the device is unlocked?

What model iPhone do you have?

Where are you wanting this information to display?

Thanks again, and have a great day!

Hi, if you have Screen Time or restrictions turned on your will not be able to change the time. If those are turned off then go to settings>general>date & time and set to whatever you need it to. iPhones usually set it automatically though.

Do you mean up in the status bar? I do not believe this is possible on the iPhone. The screen space is just too small.

~Lyssa

Apple does not allow for this on iPhone at this time.

Feedback goes here: https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

~Lyssa