How to Easily Change Clock Font on Your iPhone

With the release of iOS 16, the iPhone now has some new customization options when it comes to the Lock Screen. Now, you can do much more than just choose your own wallpaper. You can add widgets to your Lock Screen and even change the clock's appearance. Here’s how to change the clock font on your iPhone.

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• How to Change Clock Font on iPhone
• How to Change the Size of Your Clock on iPhone
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How to Change Clock Font on iPhone

Customizing your Lock Screen has never been easier on the latest version of iOS. Whether you’re adding widgets or customizing your clock, you can make your iPhone’s Lock Screen unique to you and your personality. Now, let’s get started with changing the iPhone Lock Screen time on phones running iOS 16 & newer:

1. On your Lock Screen, tap and hold on any empty space. If you don't have Face ID enabled, you will need to enter your passcode first, but don't swipe your Lock Screen away.
   
   
2. Tap Customize. If you have not yet created a custom Lock Screen, you may be prompted to create a new one.
   
   
3. Tap Lock Screen.
   
   
4. Tap the time.
   
   
5. Here, you can choose the font that you like the most.
   
   
6. Some fonts will also have a slider to choose how thick or thin you want to make the numbers.
   
   
7. You can tap the globe icon to see other font styles.
   
   
8. You can choose a color for your clock as well.
   
   
9. If you scroll to the end of the available colors, you can tap the color wheel to choose a custom color.
   
   
10. You can use a color grid, spectrum, or sliders to select your desired color.
    
    
11. You can also tap the paint dropper icon to choose a color from your wallpaper so that the color of the clock matches better.
    
    
12. Some colors will also have a slider to choose how light or dark you want to make the color.
    
    
13. Once you have selected a font and color that you are satisfied with, tap the X or the background to close the menu.
    
    
14. Tap Done in the upper right corner of your screen to save your clock font.
    
    

That's how to change the time font on iPhones running iOS 16 and later! Now, you can change the font on your iPhone clock display as much as you want! Create custom Lock Screens for different Focuses, days of the week, or for visiting different places. You can add up to 200 custom Lock Screens, so feel free to go wild! For more iPhone customization tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.

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How to Change the Size of Your Clock on iPhone

Now that you know how to change the font on your iPhone Lock Screen, what about the size? While you can easily change the font of your Lock Screen clock, changing the size of the font, is another story. It is possible to change the size of the clock, but it will affect other settings too. Here’s how to change the font size on iPhone:

1. Open the Settings app.
   
   
2. Tap Display & Brightness.
   
   
3. Scroll down and tap Display Zoom.
   
   
4. Here, you can choose how big or small everything on your iPhone appears. Larger Text will make text across your device bigger, including the Lock Screen clock. It will also enlarge app icons and other UI elements.
   
   
5. Default is the default zoom, which uses a smaller text size, smaller app icons, and a smaller clock.
   
   
6. Once you’re satisfied with the Display Zoom you have chosen, tap Done to save your changes.
   
   

This is just one way to increase the font size on your iPhone. If you would like to change your iPhone’s font size without changing the Display Zoom, you can do that, too, although it won't affect the size of the Lock Screen clock. You can also zoom in on the display of your Apple Watch if needed. Next, find out what to do when your Lock Screen’s Depth Effect isn’t working and how to increase font size on iPad.