How to Change Your Country or Region in Windows 11
Changing your country or region in Windows 11 updates your geographic location (GeoID) so apps, games, and Microsoft Store services match your actual physical spot. Windows 11 uses this setting to show you local news, correct currency, and regional apps.
You need to update this setting when you move to a new country or travel abroad so your computer downloads the right updates and local software. Open the Settings app and go to Time & language, then Language & region to change it in under one minute.
Open Settings, go to Time & language, then Language & region. Select your new country or region from the dropdown menu under “Country or region.” This ensures you see local content and features.
Option 1Change Country or Region in Settings
- Press Win+I to open Settings.
- Click on Time & language on the left side.
- Then click Language & region on the right side.
- Under Country or region, click the drop-down menu and pick your new location.
- Close Settings when you’re done.
Click here to open Language & Region Settings directly
Option 2See Your Current Country or Region Using Command
- Open Windows Terminal by searching for it in the Start menu .
- Choose either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt tab.
- Type or paste this command and press Enter:
Get-WinHomeLocation - You will see your current country or region code.
- Close Windows Terminal when done.
Option 3Change Your Country or Region Using a Command
If you want to change your location using a command, follow these steps:
- Open Windows Terminal and pick PowerShell or Command Prompt.
- Type this command and press Enter:
Set-WinHomeLocation -GeoID <GeoID number> - Replace
<GeoID number>with the correct number for your country. - 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.
That’s all! Changing your country or region in Windows 11 is simple and helps make your PC feel more local and personal.
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