diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/ti/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/ti/Kconfig
index 88b5b1b47779..0a3346650e03 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/ti/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/ti/Kconfig
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ config TI_ICSSG_PRUETH
 
 config TI_ICSS_IEP
 	tristate "TI PRU ICSS IEP driver"
+	depends on PTP_1588_CLOCK_OPTIONAL
 	depends on TI_PRUSS
 	default TI_PRUSS
 	help