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How to Adjust Your Time Zone in Gmail

Update your settings if your email times are off

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 30, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail

What to Know

In Google Calendar, go to Settings > Settings > General > Time Zone > Primary Time Zone and select a time zone.Check your computer to make sure the operating system clock is correct. This article explains how to adjust time zone settings in Gmail in a web browser. You should also check your operating system's time zone (and Daylight Saving Time options) to ensure that the computer's clock is correct.

Adjust Your Gmail Time Zone

If the email messages you receive in Gmail seem to come from the future or the past, or your recipients wonder what you're doing writing messages at 2:00 AM, you can easily change your Gmail time zone. The time zone settings for Gmail are accessed through Google Calendar, which you can open through Gmail. First, open Gmail. In the upper-right corner, select the Google menu (dot grid icon) and choose Calendar (you may need to select More at the bottom of the menu window to find it). In the upper-right portion of Google Calendar, select Settings (gear icon). From the menu, choose Settings. In the left rail, if the General menu isn't already displayed, select General. Under General, choose Time zone. In the main display area, under Time zone, select Primary time zone. From the menu, choose the correct time zone. Settings are saved automatically and should be applied in Gmail. FAQ Why is my Gmail set to a different time zone? It's possible that you've accidentally set the wrong time zone when originally setting up your Gmail account. You may also see the wrong time zone displayed if you're traveling or have moved, as Gmail will continue to use the time zone you originally selected regardless of your current physical location. How do I change the time zone in Yahoo Mail? In Yahoo Mail, select the Calendar icon > Settings > Calendar Options, then choose the time zone you want from the drop-down menu. 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 Set Your OS System Clock How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature Find the Sent Timestamp on Gmail Messages How to Add A Picture To Your Gmail Profile How to Change the Time on Android Phones How to Retrieve Archived Emails in Gmail How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Set Your Outlook Email Time Zone How to Change the Date and Time on a Mac Manually How to Change Google Backgrounds How to Change Your Gmail Signature How to Switch From iPhone to Android How to Go to the Next or Previous Message in Gmail How to Change Your Gmail Theme How to Snooze Emails in Gmail 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