Lock screen clock slides to the side

Try a Forced Restart Procedure.

• Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
• Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo

(Keep holding the Power Up Button for up to 30 seconds; If you see the Emergency SOS/Medical ID Slider, try again)

"Lock screen clock slides to the side: There's something weird with the clock on the lock screen. It keeps sliding to the side."

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To the OP and All those Affected...

Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread.
4. Proceed from there as necessary

"Lock screen clock slides to the side: There's something weird with the clock on the lock screen. It keeps sliding to the side."

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Lock Screen Being Off Side:

You're not the first to have reported this. A few things to try: Standby mode bug after updating to iOS 18 - Apple Community