diff --git a/PRD.md b/PRD.md
index 3558b0c..cf774d3 100644
--- a/PRD.md
+++ b/PRD.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ TheNoiseClock is a SwiftUI-based iOS application that combines a customizable di
 - **Individual digit views** with consistent spacing and alignment
 - **Font customization** with family, weight, and design selection
 - **Dynamic dot sizing** that matches selected font weight
-- **Safe area handling** with proper Dynamic Island avoidance
+- **Safe area handling** with proper Dynamic Island avoidance on iPhone and full-width layout on iPad
 - **Full-screen mode** with status bar hiding and tab bar expansion
 - **Orientation-aware spacing** for optimal layout in all orientations
 
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ TheNoiseClock is a SwiftUI-based iOS application that combines a customizable di
 - **iPad compatibility**: Uses SwiftUI's native `.toolbar(.hidden, for: .tabBar)` for proper iPad sidebar-style tab bar hiding
 - **Cross-platform support**: Works correctly on both iPhone (bottom tab bar) and iPad (top sidebar tab bar)
 - **Smooth transitions**: Animated transitions between modes
-- **Status bar control**: Status bar automatically hidden in full-screen mode
+- **Status bar control**: Status bar hidden on the Clock tab (including full-screen mode)
 - **Safe area expansion**: Clock expands into tab bar area when hidden
 - **Dynamic Island awareness**: Proper spacing to avoid Dynamic Island overlap
 - **Orientation handling**: Full-screen mode works in both portrait and landscape
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ TheNoiseClock is a SwiftUI-based iOS application that combines a customizable di
 - **Component consolidation**: Eliminated redundant HorizontalColon and VerticalColon views
 
 ### Full-Screen Mode Enhancements
-- **Status bar hiding**: Automatic status bar hiding in full-screen mode
+- **Status bar hiding**: Status bar remains hidden while on the Clock tab
 - **Tab bar expansion**: Clock expands into tab bar area when hidden
 - **Safe area management**: Proper handling of Dynamic Island and other safe areas
 - **Smooth transitions**: Animated transitions between normal and full-screen modes
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 25d6b0a..d80b92c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ TheNoiseClock is a distraction-free digital clock with built-in white noise and
 - Auto-fit sizing and manual scale control
 - Custom fonts, weights, and designs with live preview
 - Glow and opacity controls for low-light comfort
+- Clock tab hides the status bar for a distraction-free display
 
 **White Noise**
 - Multiple ambient categories and curated sound packs
diff --git a/TheNoiseClock/Features/Clock/Views/ClockView.swift b/TheNoiseClock/Features/Clock/Views/ClockView.swift
index 4879f6a..663d429 100644
--- a/TheNoiseClock/Features/Clock/Views/ClockView.swift
+++ b/TheNoiseClock/Features/Clock/Views/ClockView.swift
@@ -23,6 +23,12 @@ struct ClockView: View {
                 .ignoresSafeArea()
             
             GeometryReader { geometry in
+                let isPhone = UIDevice.current.userInterfaceIdiom == .phone
+                let isLandscape = geometry.size.width > geometry.size.height
+                let islandPadding: CGFloat = isLandscape && isPhone ? 120 : 0
+                let safeInset = max(geometry.safeAreaInsets.leading, geometry.safeAreaInsets.trailing)
+                let symmetricInset = isLandscape ? max(safeInset, islandPadding) : 0
+
                 ZStack {
                     // Main clock display container
                     ClockDisplayContainer(
@@ -35,10 +41,12 @@ struct ClockView: View {
                     ClockOverlayContainer(style: viewModel.style)
                     
                 }
+                .padding(.horizontal, symmetricInset)
             }
         }
         .ignoresSafeArea()
         .toolbar(.hidden, for: .navigationBar)
+        .statusBarHidden(true)
         .overlay {
             // Tab bar management overlay
             ClockTabBarManager(isDisplayMode: viewModel.isDisplayMode)