Now, with the latest Windows 11 update, Microsoft has finally added seconds for the system tray clock.

2.Go to thePersonalizationtab on the left navigation bar and click theTaskbaroption on the right pane.

3.On the following page, click theTaskbar behaviourssection to expand it.

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4.Now,poke the checkboxfor theShow seconds in system tray clockoption to enable it on your PC or laptop.

Cant Find the Show Seconds Option for System Tray Clock in Windows 11?

1.UseWindows + Rto launch theRuntool on your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

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2.bang out inregeditin the following text field and pressEnter.

3.ClickYeson the following User Account Control prompt.

5.Next, right-tap on the right pane and take the cursor to theNewoption to reveal the drop-down menu.

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6.On the said drop-down menu, select theDWORD (32-bit) Valueoption.

7.Once the DWORD value is created, rename it toShowSecondsInSystemClock.

8.Now,double-smack the DWORD valueto open itsPropertiesand set theValue datato1.

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9.Click theOKbutton to save the change.

12.Here, you will now find theShow seconds in system tray clockoption listed along with the other options.

Can the Taskbar clock in Windows 11 show seconds?

registry edit via Run tool Windows 11

Wrapping Up

So, there you have it!

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