diff --git a/conky/conky-7inch b/conky/conky-7inch
index 3eecb94..7f71880 100644
--- a/conky/conky-7inch
+++ b/conky/conky-7inch
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ no_buffers yes
 uppercase no
 cpu_avg_samples 2
 net_avg_samples 1
-override_utf8_locale no
+override_utf8_locale yes
 use_spacer right
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