How to Change Your Country or Region in Windows 11

Option 1Change Country or Region in Settings

1. Press Win+I to open Settings.
2. Click on Time & language on the left side.
3. Then click Language & region on the right side.
4. Under Country or region, click the drop-down menu and pick your new location.
5. Close Settings when you’re done.

You can change windows 11 region settings directly through the main Windows configuration menu by heading to the language and time options. This built-in method updates your location for the Microsoft Store and local apps without needing advanced tools. Open the main menu, go to the time and language section, and pick your new location from the drop-down list.

Option 2See Your Current Country or Region Using Command

1. Open Windows Terminal by searching for it in the Start menu ⊞.
2. Choose either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt tab.
3. Type or paste this command and press Enter:
   

   Get-WinHomeLocation

4. You will see your current country or region code.
5. Close Windows Terminal when done.

Option 3Change Your Country or Region Using a Command

You can change windows 11 region using a command line tool if you prefer typing commands over clicking through menus. This fast method lets you update your geographic location directly inside Windows Terminal using PowerShell by entering your specific country code number. Open your terminal app, run the location command with your correct regional ID, and press Enter to apply the change immediately.

1. Open Windows Terminal and pick PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2. Type this command and press Enter:
   

   Set-WinHomeLocation -GeoID <GeoID number>

3. Replace <GeoID number> with the correct number for your country.
4. Close Windows Terminal when finished.

You can find the list of GeoID numbers on Microsoft’s website here: Geographical Location Identifiers

Example: To set your location to the United States, use:

Set-WinHomeLocation -GeoID 244

Summary

• Your country or region setting controls what apps and services you can access in Windows 11.
• You can change it easily in Settings or by using commands in Windows Terminal.
• Make sure to pick the correct location so Microsoft Store, Xbox, and other apps show the right content for you.
• When using commands, check the official GeoID list to find the right number for your country.

Your windows 11 region settings control which apps, games, and services appear in the Microsoft Store and other built-in programs. You can change windows 11 region easily using either the main settings menu or a quick command in Windows Terminal. Pick the correct location for your current home to make sure your device downloads local content and shows the right regional services.