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, 25.04.

Valid values

  • 24h

  • 12h

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

Computer Policies -> Ubuntu -> Login Screen -> Interface -> Whether the clock displays in 24h or 12h format

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Ubuntu\gdm\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\interface\clock-format

Element type

dropdownList

Class:

Machine