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The iPhone clock app has an oddity not many people know about

Engadget • Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose. But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.

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Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose. But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.

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Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose.

But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.

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