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Key Highlights
- Android: Menu (Hamburger icon) → Settings → General → Theme → Dark.
- iPhone: Settings → Display & Brightness → Dark.
Numerous calendar apps are available in the Google Play Store and App Store. However, one of the simplest and lightest calendar apps for the smartphone is Google Calendar. The best part of the app is the simple user interface which enables the user to use it smoothly. In addition, you can use the dark mode on Google Calendar for a better experience, especially while using it in low light.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Google Calender [Android]
You can enable the dark theme if you have Google Calendar on Android Nougat and above versions.
(1) Go to the Google Calendar app on your Android smartphone.
(2) Tap Menu (Hamburger icon) available in the top-left corner.
(3) Scroll down to tap Settings from the list of options.
(4) Under Settings, tap General.
(5) Next, tap Theme.
(6) On the pop-up, choose Dark by tapping the radio button.
(7) The app will refresh and appear in dark mode.
Tips! If you don’t like using Google Calender app, you can check the best calendar apps on Android for a better user experience.
Alternative Method
(1) Open Settings on your Android smartphone.
(2) Tap Display & Brightness. (The options may differ in smartphones).
(3) Next, tap Dark theme and choose Dark.
By enabling it, the dark theme will be applied to the Calendar app.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Google Calendar [iPhone/iPad]
Google Calendar hasn’t released official dark theme support for the iOS platform. Therefore, you can turn on the dark mode on your iPhone or iPad using the default settings.
(1) On your iPhone or iPad, launch Settings.
(2) Next, tap Display & Brightness.
(3) Choose Dark under the Appearance section.
Note: To turn off dark mode, choose Light.
(4) Open the Google Calendar app to access it in night mode.
Alternative Methods
You can enable the dark mode on the Calendar app using Voice commands or Control Centre.
Alternative 1: Use the command, “Hey Siri, turn on dark appearance/dark mode,” to turn on dark mode on iOS.
Alternative 2: Open Control Center → Tap the Dark Mode icon. The dark mode is available on the Control Center on the latest iOS devices.
How to Enable Google Calendar Dark Mode on Desktop
Google Calendar is accessible from a desktop or laptop, but it doesn’t support dark themes by default. This, in turn, means you should turn on the night mode on your PC settings and then access the Google Calendar website.
Windows
(1) On Windows PC, press the Notification icon from the bottom right corner and select Night light.
(2) In Windows 11, go to Settings and choose Personalization. Click Colors and select Dark in the Choose your mode menu.
Mac
To enable Google Calendar dark mode on Mac,
(1) Click the Apple menu → System Preferences.
(2) Under System Preferences, click General → Dark under Appearance.
Enabling Dark Theme on Google Calendar Using Extensions
Using the Google Calendar web version, you can install the dark theme extensions to get the dark mode. Some popular dark theme extensions are Dark Mode for Chrome, Night Eye, and Night Shift Redux.
Dark Mode for Chrome
Dark Mode for Chrome is a feature dark theme extension available in the Chrome Web Store. The extension is used by more than 5 million users. You can easily switch between dark and light themes with a single tap. The extension is supported on all the websites. Using the Dark Mode for Chrome, you can use the Google Calendar on the night theme with ease.
Chrome Web Store Link: Dark Mode for Chrome.
Night Eye
The Dark Mode extension by Night Eye is one of the popular dark theme extensions. The extension is available in the Chrome Web Store, Mozilla Add-Ons Store, Edge Add-ons Store, and Safari browser. Using the extension, you can customize the settings like opacity and the color tone of the dark mode. You can even schedule the dark mode based on your preferences.
Chrome Web Store Link: Night Eye.
Night Shift Redux
Night Shift Redux is one of the newest dark theme extensions in the Chrome Web Store, yet it is so popular. Having more than 2 million users, it is one of the simplest dark theme extensions for the Chrome browser. Using the Night Shift Redux, you can enable the dark theme on almost every website. The extension is most suited for reading purposes.
Chrome Web Store Link: Night Shift Redux.
Apart from the above-mentioned extensions, you can also consider the other dark mode extensions on Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for Android 10 and above, you will get dark mode in the app.
Go to Settings and choose the Theme option. Select the Dark option to get the dark mode.
