diff --git a/matrix.py b/matrix.py
index 30aabce..7c8ce08 100644
--- a/matrix.py
+++ b/matrix.py
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ class Matrix64Display(SampleBase):
 
             # === Clock (centered) ===
             time_x = (64 - len(time_str) * 7) // 2
-            graphics.DrawText(canvas, time_font, time_x, 38, time_color, time_str)
+            graphics.DrawText(canvas, time_font, time_x, 39, time_color, time_str)
 
             # === Horizontal line below clock ===
             graphics.DrawLine(canvas, 0, 42, 63, 42, line_color)