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How to Switch Between Analog and Digital Time on Apple Watch

ByJim Miller

Have you ever wondered how to change the analog time to digital or vice versa on your Apple Watch? While there isn't a specific setting for this, you can easily switch between analog and digital time by changing the watch face. In this article, we will explore two methods to help you switch between analog and digital time on your Apple Watch.

Method 1: Change Watch Face on Apple Watch

To change the watch face on your Apple Watch, follow these simple steps:

  1. Touch and hold the current watch face until you see the Edit button at the bottom.
  2. Swipe left or right to cycle through the available watch faces. Tap on the watch face that displays the desired time format.
  3. If you don’t find a suitable watch face, swipe left until you see the (+) button on the New screen. Tap on it to install new watch faces.
  4. Scroll down and tap on the Add button for the clock face you want to use. Customize the available parameters by swiping left and using the digital crown. Press the digital crown to go to the newly added watch face.

Method 2: Change Watch Face on iPhone

Alternatively, you can download and apply the digital or analog watch face from your iPhone. This method provides a more satisfactory way to check and customize watch faces. Here's how:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the Face Gallery tab at the bottom and select the desired watch face with the preferred time format.
  3. Tap on the watch face and tap the Add button. Scroll down to edit parameters such as color, symbols, complications, and more. Once added, the watch face will appear on your Apple Watch.

Bonus: How to Show Digital Time on an Analog Watch Face

If you enjoy both analog and digital time formats, you can display both on your Apple Watch. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Touch and hold the current watch face on your Apple Watch.
  2. Swipe left until you see the (+) Add button.
  3. Scroll down and tap on the Add button for the Simple watch face or any other analog watch face.
  4. On the customization screen, swipe left twice to access the Complications screen. Tap on one of the complications in the four corners to display the digital time.
  5. Scroll down and tap on the city under World Clock.
  6. Press the Digital Crown to return to the watch face. You will now see the analog watch face with the digital time displayed in the corner.
  7. To remove the city abbreviation from the digital time, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  8. Scroll down and tap on Clock, followed by City abbreviations.
  9. Tap on the current city, remove the existing abbreviation, and replace it with a space. Press the Back button to save the changes.

That's it! You can now enjoy both analog and digital time on your Apple Watch.

Modify Your Apple Watch

If you're not satisfied with the default watch faces on your Apple Watch, you can explore the best watch face apps available. Additionally, check out the best Apple Watch timer apps to enhance your experience.

Remember, changing the watch face is the key to switching between analog and digital time on your Apple Watch. Experiment with different watch faces to find the perfect style for you. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of having both analog and digital time at your fingertips!