Transitioning out of Daylight Saving Time is already a challenge, but waking up to find your Apple Watch displaying the incorrect time adds unnecessary frustration. Fortunately, Apple has acknowledged the glitch and provided a straightforward solution for affected users.

The shift occurred when Daylight Saving Time concluded on Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. local time across participating U.S. states, rolling clocks back an hour to 1 a.m. and granting everyone an extra hour of sleep. Unfortunately, certain wearable devices missed the update, leaving their displayed times off by a full sixty minutes.

Apple Confirms Daylight Saving Time Display Issue

Anticipating potential software hiccups, Apple published a support advisory on Friday, October 30. The document warned users that their devices might continue showing an incorrect hour and outlined steps to correct the problem.

It is worth noting that the device actually holds the correct time in most states, save for one specific scenario. Apple explained that the erroneous time appears exclusively on the Always-On display while the wrist is lowered. Tapping the screen or raising the wrist immediately corrects the hour.

Experiencing this glitch can be deeply disorienting, particularly when a downward glance makes you temporarily believe you are running an hour late.

Apple Watch Daylight Saving Time Bug: How To Fix

Resolving this annoying software quirk takes only a few seconds. Apple recommends switching to an alternative watch face and then immediately switching back to your preferred layout. Alternatively, performing a quick system restart will also clear the error.

For those who prefer a hands-off approach, the system will eventually self-correct. Apple confirmed that if users take no action, the display error automatically resolves itself at midnight following the time change.

However, given the momentary panic of thinking you have missed your schedule, executing a quick manual fix is strongly recommended to restore peace of mind.