diff --git a/modules/background/DesktopClock.qml b/modules/background/DesktopClock.qml
index 6dc6b6ba..2de325cc 100644
--- a/modules/background/DesktopClock.qml
+++ b/modules/background/DesktopClock.qml
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Item {
 
         anchors.centerIn: parent
         text: Time.format(Config.services.useTwelveHourClock ? "hh:mm:ss A" : "hh:mm:ss")
+        font.family: Appearance.font.family.clock
         font.pointSize: Appearance.font.size.extraLarge
         font.bold: true
     }