How to tell the time on iPhone: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, discussions about iPhone usage tips have become a hot topic again, especially the basic function of how to quickly check the time. Based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled the following structured content to help users use iPhone more efficiently.
1. Statistics of hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iPhone lock screen time | 28.5 | Always on display/raise to wake |
| 2 | iOS17 time display bug | 19.2 | System settings |
| 3 | Custom clock style | 15.7 | widget |
| 4 | Screen display power consumption | 12.3 | Battery optimization |
2. 5 ways to check the time on iPhone
1.View on lock screen: Lift the phone or tap the screen to display the time (needs to be turned on in settings"Lift to wake"function).
2.View in control center: Swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to bring up the control center, and the current time will be displayed at the top.
3.Add widgets: Long press the home screen → click "+" → search"clock"→Select a style to add.
| Widget type | Show content | Applicable system |
|---|---|---|
| digital clock | Current time + date | iOS14+ |
| world clock | Multiple time zones | iOS16+ |
4.Siri voice query: say"Hey Siri, what time is it now?"You can get voice feedback.
5.Status bar always displayed: inSettings - Display & Brightness - Always on displayEnable in (only for iPhone14Pro and above models).
3. Answers to recent high-frequency questions from users
1.Time display is inaccurate?CheckSettings-General-Date and TimeWhether the automatic setting in is turned on.
2.Lock screen time is too short?inSettings-WallpaperMedium close"Depth Effect"The time display can be enlarged.
3.The information screen displays the measured data of power consumption:
| Model | Turn on the information screen display | Turn off screen display | Battery life difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone14Pro | 22 hours | 24 hours | -8.3% |
| iPhone15Pro | 25 hours | 27 hours | -7.4% |
4. Personalized setting suggestions
1.Holiday themed clock: Download from App StoreFancyClockOther applications can change dynamic styles.
2.Multiple time zone display:Business users canWorld Clock WidgetAdd 3 commonly used time zones.
3.Dark mode adaptation: It is recommended to turn it on at nightdark mode(Settings-Display & Brightness), the time display will be softer.
Through the above methods, you can check the time on iPhone more efficiently. If you encounter any problems, it is recommended to update the system to the latest version (currently iOS17.5) in time to obtain the most stable time display function.
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