Clock as a vector for tracking

angela

I often prefer UTC because some Apps log data and I don't want to make inferences about me based on the clock.

An example is, if I tell my company I am using sick time, and then travel to an exotic island (for medical healing treatments), if I message a work colleage I may not want them to wonder why my new time zone is that of a tropical island. This time zone is primarily only used with this island, commonly thought of as a vacation island and little else is in that time zone.

If I keep the time in UTC, I really wish I could also see my local time. I am guessing Apps can query the local time as part of their instructions and this gets revealed in different ways including with text and messaging Apps.

Not having the local time on the phone display makes things more confusing for me. Is there a way to have both listed but keep the one programs query as UTC?

Probably9857

Not exactly how you are asking, but pretty close.

Set your time to UTC. In the Clock app, go to the "Clock" tab/screen add an additional clock for your local timezone.

Then add the digital clock widget to your home screen. It will show you the UTC system time at the top, and it will show you the time from the local clock below it.

Edit: if you meant on the lock screen, then I don't think there is a way to do that.

calpurtmun

Alternatively, you could the disable automatic time zone change. You can set the phone's time zone to always be your hometown no matter where you are, and if you go out of town for a few days, use a clock widget for another city or just mentally remember you're 3 hours ahead, etc.