Long-time computer users know that desktop operating systems show a clock at a place that is always visible. For instance, the Windows operating system displays the date and time in the taskbar system tray by default. Likewise, macOS shows time in the menu bar.
Like earlier versions, Windows 11 also shows the date and time in the taskbar system tray, the area towards the right end of the taskbar. With default settings, the time appears at the top, and the date appears just below it. Windows 11 offers multiple formats for the date and time, including options to add additional clocks.
However, if you are using software such as the Rainmeter that offers options to show the date and time right on the desktop, you might want to remove the date and clock from the taskbar. Like everything else, Windows 11 also offers an option to hide the date and clock from the taskbar system tray. Here is how.
Remove date and time from Windows 11 taskbar
Step 1: Perform a right-click on the date/clock on the taskbar and then click the Adjust date and time option.
Step 2: Clicking the Adjust date and time option will open the Settings > Time & language > Date & time page. On this page, turn off the option labeled Show time and date in the System tray option to remove the date and clock from the Windows 11 taskbar system tray.
As you can see in the picture, it does free up a small amount of space on the taskbar.
Tip: If you want to check the date and time when the date and clock in the taskbar system tray are hidden, you can simultaneously press the Windows logo and L keys to see the lock screen, which shows both the date and time. Alternatively, you can open the Settings app and then navigate to the Time & language page to see the clock and date.
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