How to change time in Windows 11
Set the time manually or automatically, and change the date and time format by region
What to know
- Right-click Time and Date in the Windows taskbar and select Adjust date and time .
- Select the Set Time Automatically toggle to turn it off , then select Change .
- To change the date and time format, select Language and region > Regional format
How to change time in Windows 11
The fastest way to set the time manually is from the Windows taskbar.
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Right-click the Time and Date widget in the Windows taskbar and select Adjust date and time .
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Select Off in the Set Time Automatically line to turn off automatic time setting
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Select Change in the Set Date and Time manually section to manually change the date and time
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In the Change date and time box , reset the date and time, then select Change to confirm.
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How to change time in Control Panel
You can also set the date and time in the Windows Control Panel.
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Select the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the Windows 11 taskbar.
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Search for Control Panel and select the Control Panel app to open.
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Select Clock and Region .
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Select Date and Time .
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Select the time and date manually. Select OK to confirm your changes.
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How to automatically set your date and time zone
If the time has been changed manually, you can reset it to automatic at any time.
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Right-click the Time and Date widget in the Windows taskbar and select Adjust date and time.
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Turn on automatic time setting mode, select Off in the Set Time Automatically line
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Check the Time Zone and Region at the top of the screen to make sure it's correct. If not, make sure you're connected to the internet.
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To manually select your time zone, select the drop-down menu next to Time Zone .
Change date and time format on Windows
The date and time format depends on your region, and you can set it manually.
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Right-click the Time and Date widget in the Windows taskbar and select Adjust date and time.
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Select Language and region .
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Select Regional format to view the current date and time settings.
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Select Recommended next to Regional Format.
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Select your region for the date and time format.
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Make sure the regional date and time format is what you want and select Change Formats
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