Different countries and different organizations have their own preferences when it comes to displaying information like the time or the date. These preferences can make it difficult for them to adjust to cultural differences in various geographical locations, so the ability to use a personal device, like the iPhone 5, to maintain information in a familiar way is important. So if you want to use your iPhone 5 with a 24-hour clock, it is possible to do so.
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Use a 24-hour Clock on the iPhone 5
There are other adjustments that you can make on the iPhone 5 that may improve your experience with it, including adjusting the display language.
Step 1: Touch the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and select the General option.
Step 3: Scroll down and select the Date & Time option.
Step 4: Move the slider next to 24-Hour Time from the left to the right. When 24-hour time is turned on there will be green shading around the slider.
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