How to Show Missing Time and Date in Taskbar on Windows 10

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Installing new programs, changing Windows registry, performing Windows Update, or letting your toddler playing around with a computer could be responsible for the missing time and date on Windows 10’s taskbar.

So, how to bring them back?

How to Show Missing Time and Date Windows 10

This guide will tell you on how to show missing time and date in taskbar on Windows 10.

1. Go to Start Menu and launch Windows Settings.

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2. Select Personalization.

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3. Click on the Taskbar menu.

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4. Click Turn system icons on or off.

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5. Turn on the Clock.

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6. Now, time and date should be back.

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Alright. I hope that’s pretty clear for you. If the clock somehow still missing, you may fix Windows registry, run Windows Update, or reinstall the system — this should be the last option.

Reset the Taskbar to Default Settings

If your taskbar is heavily customized, resetting it may be the nuclear option to fix the missing clock and other issues. Resetting the taskbar will undo any customizations and restore the default settings:

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar
  2. Select Taskbar settings
  3. Scroll to the bottom and click Reset
  4. Confirm the reset to restore defaults

Once reset, the clock should be visible again in the taskbar. You can then begin customizing again, being careful not to hide it.

Conclusion

An empty gap where the clock used to be in the Windows taskbar can be annoying. Thankfully, there are many troubleshooting steps you can take to restore the missing time and date.

Tweaking taskbar settings, restarting Explorer, changing display formats, and using third-party apps are just some of the approaches to try. With a bit of trial-and-error, you should be able to get the system clock back and avoid this issue in the future.

FAQs

How do I get the date and time back on my Taskbar?

Right-click on the Taskbar and select “Taskbar settings”. Scroll down to the “Notification area” and click on “Turn system icons on or off”. Ensure the “Clock” toggle is switched on.

How to show both the time and date in the Taskbar in Windows 10?

To show both the time and date, right-click on the Taskbar and select “Taskbar settings”. In the settings, uncheck the option “Use small Taskbar buttons”.

How do I make the Taskbar not show time?

To hide the time, go to “Taskbar settings” by right-clicking on the Taskbar. Under the “Notification area”, click on “Turn system icons on or off”. Then, turn off the “Clock” toggle.

How do I get the date and time to show on my Windows desktop?

Windows 10 doesn’t have a built-in feature to display the date and time on the desktop. However, you can use third-party applications like Rainmeter, Clock!, or Desktop Clock to display the date and time on your desktop.