Change the Date and Time Zone on Your Windows Laptop

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

What to Know

  • 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:

  1. In the lower-right corner of the Windows taskbar, right-click the time and date.

    Selecting time and date in Windows taskbar.
  2. Select Adjust date/time in the menu that appears.

    Selecting "Adjust date/time" in Windows 10.
  3. 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.

    Turning on settings to automatically set the time and time zone in Windows 10.

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:

  1. In the Date & time window, move the Select time automatically and Select time zone automatically toggles to the Off (left) position.

    Changing the settings in Windows to allow you to manually change date and time.
  2. Under Set the date and time manually, select Change.

    Selecting "Change" to manually set the date and time zone in Windows 10.
  3. In the Date and Time drop-down menus, choose the date and time, then select Change.

    Manually setting the date and time in Windows 10.
  4. 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.

    Selecting a time zone in the Time Zone drop-down list.
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