New Features in Windows 11: Notification Center Now Opens on Secondary Displays with Added Clock

Windows 11’s September 2025 Update (KB5065789) introduces several significant enhancements to the taskbar, notably the broader implementation of the “clock in the Notification Center.” This update also enables the Notification Center to be accessed from a secondary display. Users with Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 can now take advantage of these new features.

Understanding the Previous Limitations with Secondary Monitor Support

Before diving into the recent changes, it’s essential to address the earlier shortcomings of secondary monitor support within Windows 11. As an example, I utilize an external 27-inch LG monitor alongside my ASUS laptop for added screen space. When connecting multiple displays, Windows offers two projection modes: Duplicate and Extend.

The Duplicate option mirrors the main screen on the additional display. Consequently, if you engage the Notification Center, it opens on both screens. However, most users likely prefer the Extend feature, which provides additional workspace.

In the previous iterations, using the Extend mode, clicking the clock in the system tray would launch the Notification Center exclusively on the primary display. This behavior was understandable, but selecting the clock on the secondary display yielded no response—meaning users had to return to the main screen.

Upon its initial release in 2021, Windows 11 lacked a taskbar clock on secondary displays, prompting users to seek third-party applications. I personally utilized ElevenClock to display the time on both screens until Microsoft integrated a native solution into the OS settings.

A Closer Look at Notification Center’s Enhanced Support

With the recent update, accessing the Notification Center on the secondary screen alleviates the need to navigate back to the primary display unless absolutely necessary. Now, I can conveniently manage notifications, view my calendar, or initiate Do Not Disturb (DND) sessions directly from the second screen.

This improvement has drastically reduced the friction of constantly redirecting my cursor to the primary monitor for updates, allowing me to maintain my focus while working on scripts or drafting content.

Additionally, the system tray clock now offers a right-click context menu enabling quick access to Date and Time as well as Notification settings. Here’s a brief demonstration:

Enhanced Clock Features in the Notification Center

Let’s examine the clock feature more closely. By right-clicking the system clock on the taskbar and selecting “Adjust date & time, ” users can now activate the “Show time in Notification Center” option. This adds the comprehensive clock functionality similar to that found in Windows 10.

Taskbar clock with seconds in Windows 11 24H2

Users can also opt to collapse the Calendar within the Notification Center, displaying only a compact clock along with notifications. This feature enhances the clean appearance of the interface.

As illustrated, users can minimize the calendar section by tapping the arrow, which is especially beneficial for those who prefer a more streamlined Notification Center that doesn’t extend excessively on the screen.

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