# Whether the clock displays in 24h or 12h format

Whether the clock displays in 24h or 12h format

- Type: dconf
- Key: /org/gnome/desktop/interface/clock-format
- Default: '24h'

Note: default system value is used for "Not Configured" and enforced if "Disabled".

Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

<span style="font-size: larger;">**Valid values**</span>

* 24h
* 12h


<span style="font-size: larger;">**Metadata**</span>

| Element      | Value            |
| ---          | ---              |
| Location     | User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Shell -> Clock -> Whether the clock displays in 24h or 12h format    |
| Registry Key | Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\interface\clock-format         |
| Element type | dropdownList |
| Class:       | User       |