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Change the Date and Time Zone on Your Windows Laptop

Don't let a time zone change make you late to a meeting

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Right-click the time and date in the lower-right corner of the Windows taskbar and select Adjust date/time.Automatically set the date and time zone: Turn On the toggles for Select time automatically and Select time zone automatically.Manually set the date and time zone: Turn Off toggles for Select time automatically and Select time zone automatically, then select Change. This article explains how to automatically and manually set the date and time zone on your Windows 10 PC. Knowing the correct date and time for your location can prevent you from missing or being late for meetings and other events while traveling.

How to Automatically Set the Date and Time Zone on Windows 10

To automatically set the date and time zone on your Windows 10 PC: In the lower-right corner of the Windows taskbar, right-click the time and date. Select Adjust date/time in the menu that appears. In the Date & time window, move the Select time automatically and Select time zone automatically toggles to the On (right) position. The Time zone setting automatically adjusts to your location's time zone.

How to Manually Set the Time and Time Zone on Windows 10

If you prefer to manually set the date and time zone on your Windows 10 PC: In the Date & time window, move the Select time automatically and Select time zone automatically toggles to the Off (left) position. Under Set the date and time manually, select Change. In the Date and Time drop-down menus, choose the date and time, then select Change. If you want to manually choose your time zone, select the appropriate time zone in the Time Zone drop-down list. Make sure the Set Time Zone automatically toggle is in the Off (left) position. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Date and Time on a Mac Manually How to Adjust Your Time Zone in Gmail How to Set Your OS System Clock How to Fix It When the Time on Your Phone Is Wrong How to Change the Time on an iPad How to Fix It When Your iPhone Time Is Wrong How to Use Night Light in Windows 10 How to Change the Time on Android Phones How to the Change Date on iPhone How to Fix It When WhatsApp Images and Videos Are Not Showing in Gallery How to Change the Time on a Kindle Paperwhite How to Update Java How to Change the Taskbar Color in Windows 10 How to Fix It When an Amazon Fire Tablet Is Connected to Wi-Fi but Not Internet How to Make Screencasts With Windows 10 Xbox Game DVR How to Reset Your Mac's PRAM or NVRAM (Parameter RAM) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies