I just got a new computer running Windows 11 Home, and I'm trying to switch the default time format from 24-hour to 12-hour format. However, I can't find the option in the Settings app to make this change. As a workaround, I used the Registry Editor to modify the "sShortTime" and "sTimeFormat" properties to "HH:mm tt" and "HH:mm:ss tt" respectively. While the "a.m." and "p.m." indicators are now showing, the time still appears as 24-hour (like "20:18 p.m.") which feels odd. Does anyone know how to properly resolve this issue? Also, why is the 12-hour format option missing from the Settings?
2 Answers
It looks like you've set the format string incorrectly. Typically, in many formatting conventions, "HH" specifies a 24-hour format, while "hh" is used for a 12-hour clock. Try changing "HH" to "hh" in the Registry Editor and see if that works out for you! Let us know how it goes!
If you're on Windows 11, you can usually go to Settings > Time & Language > Regional Format and adjust your date and time formats there. In the short time and long time sections, just make sure to select the 12-hour format option if it's available. It worked for me!
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