diff --git a/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/background/Background.qml b/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/background/Background.qml
index dc6bdece1..1200ece5e 100644
--- a/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/background/Background.qml
+++ b/.config/quickshell/ii/modules/background/Background.qml
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ Scope {
 
                 ColumnLayout {
                     id: clockColumn
-                    anchors.centerIn: wallpaper
+                    anchors.centerIn: parent
                     spacing: 0
 
                     StyledText {