On iOS 26, when the system language is set to French, the clock always displays in 24-hour format. The 24-Hour Time toggle in Settings has no effect — even if it’s turned off, the device still forces 24-hour display.”
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Original Title: IOS 26 CLOCK BUG
iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26
iPaidTooMuch- (Author)
Perhaps to reset (and/or) restart the iPhone may help?
.For better French response • attempt the French ASC.
There's a dog-pile of ideas to sift through online; more
found, in Mac/PC browser with Duck-Duck-Go search.
search URL:
[ iOS 26 system 24-hour clock settings iPhone 16 Pro ]
example(s) found from above:
Time to Make the Switch: How to Get 24-Hour Clock on iPhone
https://thetechylife.com › how-do-i-get-24-hour-clock-on-iphone
How to Change Time Display on iPhone - clrn.org (12hr -to- 24hr)
https://www.clrn.org › how-to-change-time-display-on-iphone
How to Change Clock Format On iPhone - iOS Hacker
//ioshacker.com › how-to › change-clock-format-on-iphone
"Change Clock Format on iPhone Launch Settings and go to General.
On the General page tap on the Date & Time option..."
(..Plus 'YouTube' videos ~ some are Not from Apple Support..)
iOS 26 - How to Set Date and Time on iPhone - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com › watch?v=41f6DvvFFNU
"If you need to change the date and time settings on your iPhone running
iOS 26, this video will guide you through every step. Learn how to manually
set the date and time, switch between 24-hour ..."
Sorry to not have field tested these; where I am now, haven't
time to check spec kit. These are samples w/ some sources.
iOS 26 clock displays in 24-hour format regardless of 24-Hour Time toggle for French language
