Windows 10: Can't change time zone on PC

Discus and support Can't change time zone on PC in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Whenever I select a different time zone in settings, it doesn't change the display time in the corner, and after choosing 'Set time zone automatically'... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by FelixWilliams3, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. Can't change time zone on PC


    Whenever I select a different time zone in settings, it doesn't change the display time in the corner, and after choosing 'Set time zone automatically' or restarting my pc it sends it back to the wrong time zone it thinks I'm in.


    I've tried changing the time server, setting the 'Windows Time' service to automatic, choosing the right time zone then restarting my PC, but noen seemed to fix it


    Most of the threads I've seem are concerned with a similar issue, but not entirely the same I don't believe, as the solutions don't work. I'll be gone for tomorrow and the next morning, so I apologize if you don't get a quick response.


    Ask if you need more information.


    Thanks in advance

    :)
     
    FelixWilliams3, Feb 16, 2021
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  2. Can't change time zone

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern as you are unable to set the correct time zone after resetting the PC.
    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:



    • What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
      winver
      in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the PC?
    • Are you logged in to the PC as an Administrator user?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer the below steps to re-register windows time service.

    1. Click on Start menu and type
      CMD, right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator.
    2. Copy and paste the command and press Enter:
      w32tm /register
    3. Restart the PC and then try setting the time Zone


    Also, we would suggest you to check the Windows time service.

    1. Press Window + R key and type
      services.msc, click OK
    2. Scroll down and select
      Windows time
      service
    3. Double click on the service and set the
      Startup type to Automatic
    4. Then Start the service.


    If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
    create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



    Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Feb 16, 2021
    #2
  3. Ellen22 Win User
    Unable to change the time zone in Windows 10

    I'm running Windows 10 Pro. My time zone is Jerusalem, but I need to change it to Eastern to test a program I'm working on.

    The time zone won't change. I have tried:

    • From the clock/calendar, when I change it - it changes back.
    • From Control Panel - Date and Time, "Change time zone..." - when I click save I get the message "Error occurred - your changes could not be saved."
    • As the Built-in Administrator from the command line using tzutil - I get the message "Insufficient privileges to set the current time zone."

    The registry key TimeZoneInformation has Full Control for Administrators

    Administrators are listed in the Local Security Setting "Change the Time Zone"

    Any suggestions?
     
    Ellen22, Feb 16, 2021
    #3
  4. B. Parker Win User

    Can't change time zone on PC

    Time Zones do not change

    Hi Andre,

    Thanks for taking the time to help. I appreciate it.

    I opened the account on my computer which has Administrator Privileges and ran regedit.

    In the first string you suggested, it was already set to NTP.

    In the second string, I changed the value to 3, as instructed.

    Regrettably, after the restart - the trouble is still present. The Time Zone is still stuck on the time zone of the place I started my trip from.

    I opened Settings>Time and confirmed that the toggle is set to Automatically Detect/Change the Time Zone, but it clearly isn't working. Additionally, the place where it displays the Time Zone (which if you click on usually drops down a list where you can
    select a new TZ) is grayed out and not longer drops down a list if you click upon it.

    Also grayed out is the toggle allowing you to choose to ignore Daylight Savings.

    Hmmm. Puzzling.
     
    B. Parker, Feb 16, 2021
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