How to Set Multiple World Clocks in macOS

With macOS 13 (Ventura), Apple introduced the dedicated Clock app to the Mac, bringing features previously found on iOS and iPadOS to the desktop. This guide walks you through the simple steps to add, organize, and manage multiple world clocks on your Mac, making it easy to keep track of different time zones across the globe.

How to Add a World Clock

  1. Open the Clock App: Open Finder, navigate to Applications, and launch Clock. Alternatively, press Command + Space to open Spotlight, type "Clock," and press Return.
  2. Select the World Clock Tab: In the Clock app window, click the World Clock tab located at the top navigation bar.
  3. Add a New Clock: Click the Add (+) button in the top-right corner of the window.
  4. Choose a City: Type the name of the city you want to track in the search bar. Click on the desired city from the dropdown results to add it to your dashboard.
  5. Repeat: Click the (+) button again to add as many additional time zones as needed.

How to Reorder and Remove World Clocks

  • Rearrange Clocks: Click and drag any clock card to your preferred position to customize the order.
  • Delete a Clock: Move your cursor over the clock you wish to remove and click the Delete (X) button that appears in the top-left corner of the clock card.

Quick Tip: Add World Clocks to Notification Center

To view your world clocks without keeping the Clock app open, add the World Clock widget to your desktop or Notification Center:

  1. Click the date and time in the top-right corner of your screen to open the Notification Center.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and click Edit Widgets.
  3. Select Clock from the sidebar, choose the World Clock widget layout you prefer, and click the (+) icon to add it.