How to Set Windows 10 to Automatically Update Your Time Zone Based on Location

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Do you commonly travel between time zones and hate that your Windows 10 computer doesn't update your time to adjust for these time differences? Well, with a flick of a switch, you can have your computer adjust to your area's new time zone automatically!

  • Before you start: This article will be doable only if you have already updated to the November 2015 version (or newer) of Windows 10. Learn how to check for updates here. If Windows tells you that you are up-to-date, you're all set to go.

Steps

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/56\/Disable_Animations_in_Windows_10_Method_1_Step_1.png\/460px-Disable_Animations_in_Windows_10_Method_1_Step_1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/56\/Disable_Animations_in_Windows_10_Method_1_Step_1.png\/728px-Disable_Animations_in_Windows_10_Method_1_Step_1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":318,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":504,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    1
    Open the Settings app . Press the Start
    Windows Start
    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png\/30px-Windowsstart.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":30,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Windows icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    button and select the settings gear from the lower-left corner.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-2-Version-2.png\/460px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-2-Version-2.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-2-Version-2.png\/728px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-2-Version-2.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":351,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":556,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This section contains pretty much all the time, language, and region settings in Windows.
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/30\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-3-Version-2.png\/460px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-3-Version-2.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/30\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-3-Version-2.png\/728px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-3-Version-2.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":330,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":522,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-5-Version-2.png\/460px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-5-Version-2.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-5-Version-2.png\/728px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-5-Version-2.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":330,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":522,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    With this setting on, the manual time zone settings disable so you can't change them by yourself. Don't worry—your computer will automatically manage these settings.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-4-Version-2.png\/460px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-4-Version-2.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-4-Version-2.png\/728px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-4-Version-2.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":330,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":522,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will ensure that the time for the chosen time zone is correct.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-6-Version-2.png\/460px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-6-Version-2.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-6-Version-2.png\/622px-Set-Windows-10-to-Automatically-Update-Your-Time-Zone-Based-on-Location-Step-6-Version-2.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":337,"bigWidth":622,"bigHeight":456,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Your time zone should update your time within a couple of moments.
    • If it didn't update to the new time zone, restart your PC or sign out and back in. You can also turn off and on the "Set time zone automatically" switch in settings.
    7. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How do I change the minutes?
    Community Answer
    Start > Settings > Time and Language. If Set Time Automatically is on, turn it off. Then select Change Date and Time, click Change, and insert your time.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 3 Helpful 0
  • Question
    I have Windows 10, but there is no option for update time zone automatically. It only has a setting for adjusting for daylight savings time automatically.
    R2_d2000
    Top Answerer
    You may have an outdated version of Windows 10. You should Check for Updates, and install any that are available.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 8 Helpful 0
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Video

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      Things You'll Need

      • Device running Windows 10

      You Might Also Like

      How to Change the Screen Brightness in Windows 10: A Quick Guide
      Turn Off Microsoft Defender in Windows 10: Temporarily or Permanently
      How to
      Install Windows 10
      How to Completely Uninstall the Riot Games Client & Vanguard
      How to
      Restart Windows 10
      How to Use Function Keys Without Pressing Fn on Windows 10
      How to
      Recover Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 10
      How to
      Screenshot in Windows 10
      How to Show Image Previews in Windows 10 & 11
      How to
      Adjust Brightness on Windows 10 Using the Keyboard
      How to
      Set Video As Wallpaper in Windows 10
      4 Easy Ways to Turn Off Automatic Updates in Windows 10
      A Guide to Checking if Your Firewall Is Blocking Something
      How to
      Find the Largest Files in Windows 10
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 73,088 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement