Is Apple Watch Sunrise/Sunset Broken? Easy Steps for a Quick Fix!

Why Is Apple Watch Still Not Showing Sunrise or Sunset? Find Out the Surprising Solution!

Feeling frustrated because your Apple Watch is not showing the sunrise or sunset? Many rely on these times to plan their day, but sometimes the Apple Watch shows a blank spot instead. This isn’t just annoying—it can really mess up your schedule.

Why the Sunrise/Sunset Won’t Show

The sunrise and sunset numbers depend on your location. Your Apple Watch needs to know where you are to display these times. When the watch cannot find your location, the sunrise and sunset information stays blank. To work right, your watch needs permission to use your location.

How to Fix Sunrise/Sunset Not Working

Start with location settings—this usually fixes it fast.

Solution 1: Check Location Permissions on Your iPhone

1. Open the Settings app (look for the gear icon).
2. Tap “Privacy & Security.”
3. Tap “Location Services.”
4. Scroll and select “Clock.”
5. Set “Allow Location Access” to “While Using the App.”
6. Turn ON “Precise Location.” This lets your clock app know exactly where you are, which makes sunrise and sunset more accurate.

Solution 2: Add Your City

1. On your Apple Watch, tap the sunrise or sunset complication (the small icon on your watch face).
2. Tap the three-bar button (top left).
3. Press the “+” sign to add a new location.
4. Search for and add your city. Now, the watch shows sunrise and sunset for the place you’re in.

Solution 3: Use the Watch App on iPhone to Add the Complication

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Go to the “Face Gallery.”
3. Pick a watch face that supports sunrise and sunset.
4. Tap a spot for a complication and choose “Sunrise/Sunset” in the World Clock section.
5. If prompted, allow location access.

Solution 4: Restart Your Devices

Turn off your Apple Watch and your iPhone. Wait a moment, then turn them back on. This often solves many small problems with apps and data.

Solution 5: Remove and Add the Complication Again

If it’s still not working, try removing the sunrise/sunset from your watch face and then put it back on. This refreshes the data.

Solution 6: Unpair and Re-pair the Watch (Last Resort)

If all else fails, unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone and then pair it again. This can fix problems after software updates.

Extra Simple Tips

• Not all watch faces show sunrise/sunset. Choose faces like “Modular,” “Infograph,” or other special ones that allow this feature.
• Make sure your Apple Watch and iPhone both have updated software.

Quick Checklist

• Location Services ON for Clock app
• “While Using the App” is set
• Precise Location is ON
• City is added in World Clock
• Compatible watch face is selected
• Device restarts done

Why This Happens

Problems often happen after software updates or if location services turn off. Allowing location, picking a supported face, and refreshing the complication fixes the issue for most people. Getting sunrise and sunset times working again can help you feel more organized and prepared!

Give these steps a try. Most users see immediate results and finally get their sunrise and sunset times back on track.

If problems continue after following all the steps, consider Apple Support for deeper troubleshooting.