This post shows students and new users how to set the Date & Time, and time zone in Windows 11.
Windows can automatically set the Date and Time when you set the correct time zone. If you let Windows automatically manage the system date and time by choosing the correct time zone, daylight saving will automatically be updated.
For several reasons, learning how to set the Date & Time, and time zone in Windows 11 is important. Firstly, it ensures that your computer’s clock is accurate and up to date, which is crucial when scheduling appointments, meetings, and tasks.
Additionally, setting the correct time zone is crucial for ensuring that your computer’s clock adjusts correctly for daylight saving time changes. This can prevent missed appointments or deadlines due to incorrect time settings.
Furthermore, it is important to know how to manually set the Time and time zone if you are not connected to the internet or if Windows 11 has difficulty automatically setting the correct Time.
Learning to set the Time and time zone in Windows 11 can help ensure your computer functions optimally and prevent potential issues related to incorrect time settings.
How to Change Time Zone in Windows 11
Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.
To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:
Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar to search for Settings. Then select to open it.
Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Time & Language, and select Date & Time on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.
Choose the correct time zone for your location on the Date & Time settings pane below the Time Zone. When you do, the Set Time and Adjust for Daylight Saving Time will be enabled automatically.
You can choose for Windows to set the time zone automatically, but this is not recommended. Windows 11 might be difficult in some locations, especially if connected to a worldwide VPN network.
After changing the time zone and the time not being adjusted to the correct date and time, scroll and click the Sync Now button as highlighted below.
Doing that will sync your computer to time.windows.com and automatically adjust based on the time server configured.
That should do it! If you are syncing the time and still haven’t updated it, restart your computer and log back in. Doing that will allow Windows to update and apply the new settings.
How to set Data & Time Manually
If you’re not connected to the internet, you can manually set your computer’s date and Time. On the Date & Time settings page, toggle the Set time automatically and Adjust for Daylight Saving Time automatically buttons to Off, as highlighted below.
Then select the Change button to set the Date and Time manually. A new pop-up window pane will open where you can change the date and time for your computer not connected to the internet.
When you’re done, click Change to apply your changes.
The correct Date and Time will be shown at the bottom right taskbar, similar to the one below.
That should do it.
Conclusion:
This post explains how to set a time zone in Windows 11. It also explains how to use Windows’s time zone to automatically set the Date and Time or manually set it when not connected to the internet.
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