diff --git a/kernel/time/Kconfig b/kernel/time/Kconfig
index 2cf9cc7aa103..a20dc8a3c949 100644
--- a/kernel/time/Kconfig
+++ b/kernel/time/Kconfig
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 #
 # Timer subsystem related configuration options
 #
+
+# Core internal switch. Selected by NO_HZ / HIGH_RES_TIMERS. This is
+# only related to the tick functionality. Oneshot clockevent devices
+# are supported independ of this.
 config TICK_ONESHOT
 	bool