How to add time and date to the taskbar on a second monitor in Windows 11

Compared to Windows 10, Windows 11 is refreshing in terms of design, and we fully recommend the upgrade in our Windows 11 review. But let’s be honest, not every change is a positive, and one thing you might find annoying is that you can no longer see the date and time on the taskbar on your second or third monitor in Windows 11. Only the main monitor shows it, but luckily there are some ways to fix this.

Microsoft is actively working to improve this behavior, and you can join the Windows Insider Program to experience these improvements. If you don't want to do this, there are apps that can restore this functionality. Or, if you don't mind waiting, the feature should be rolling out to all Windows 11 users in March, so you don't have to do anything. Here's how to add time and date to the taskbar on a second monitor on Windows 11.

Option 1: Join the Windows Insider Program

In Windows 11, this is the easiest option if you want to add the time and date to the taskbar of your second monitor. Microsoft recently released Windows 11 build 22000.526 to Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels, which means it's fairly safe to try this out. As you read in our Windows Insider Program explainer, the Release Preview channel is where Microsoft tests updates before releasing stable versions. This means they're usually actually done and you shouldn't run into any big problems.

To restore the time on the taskbar this way, do the following:

• Open the Settings app and go to " Windows Update" section and select "Windows Insider Program".
• Click Get Started, select a Microsoft account to link to the Insider program, and then select the Release Preview channel when asked which channel to join. Any other option may mean you will get an unstable version of Windows 11, so Release Preview is your best option.
  
• Restart your PC when prompted.
• After restarting your PC, go back to Windows Update and check for updates. You should see the cumulative update labeled KB5010414.
• Let the updates install and restart your PC again. You should now see the time and date on the taskbar on all monitors.

After you receive this update, you may need to unenroll in the Windows Insider Program. Return to the page to unregister your PC for preview builds, and you'll be returned to receive regular monthly updates.

Option 2: Use ElevenClock to customize the time and date on the Windows 11 taskbar

If you don’t want to join the Windows Insider Program, another option to add the time back to the taskbar is to use the name for ElevenClock application. Not only does this app add time and date to all your displays, it also offers many more options if you're interested in other features.

To download the latest version of ElevenClock and run the installer, you just need to head to GitHub. Once the installation is complete, you will immediately see the time and date on the taskbar of all monitors. If you need personalization, you can find and open ElevenClock settings in the Start menu, which provides a variety of options for you to choose from.

#You can align the clock to the left side of the taskbar, hide notification badges, and more. There's even an option to add seconds to the taskbar clock, which you might find useful since Microsoft has also removed that feature from Windows 11. There are many options, so feel free to explore them.

To ensure that ElevenClock functions properly, you need to run it on startup. This feature is enabled by default when you install the app, so you just need to make sure you don't disable it.

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That's what it's all about. This is a very simple fix, but if you don't want to do any of this, you can wait for Microsoft to release the next cumulative update for Windows 11. The next Patch Tuesday will be March 8, and that's when updates will arrive that may re-add this feature, although it should also be available as an optional update earlier. That could change if anything goes wrong, but that's unlikely to happen. Not only can you add a clock to a second monitor, but you can also look forward to widget buttons on the taskbar that display the current weather, new features for Teams, and more.

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