In iOS 26, Apple has made it so that the clock on the Lock Screen can be expanded to fill more of the display, making it easier to read. This can be done in Customize mode thanks to a new drag handle on the bottom-right corner of the selection frame around the time.
You can make the digits take up half of the screen, though if you have any widgets, they will slide down to the bottom of the display. In addition, if you have a depth effect applied to a photo and pinch to crop, the time will automatically adjust to accommodate the subject. Bear in mind that the ability to expand the time depends on the selected photo – if there's no space above the photo's subject, the drag handle won't appear.
How to Resize iPhone Lock Screen Clock
- Long press anywhere on the Lock Screen, then tap Customize.
- Rest your finger on the drag handle located at the bottom-right of the clock frame.
- Drag down to resize the clock, then up to adjust if it's too big.
- Make any other desired changes to the Lock Screen, then tap Done to finish.
Apple has now made iOS 26 available to download on all compatible iPhone models. If you recently installed the new software, there are more changes and feature additions to the iPhone Lock Screen that you may want to check out in our dedicated roundup.
