Windows 10: My time zone automatically switched to China even though I didn't move at all.

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  1. My time zone automatically switched to China even though I didn't move at all.


    I am in Indonesia but my time zone automatically detects China, my IP also detects the correct location, but why is it wrong on Windows? Other applications such as weather also detect the wrong location, this is very annoying

    :)
     
    Briyan_268, Mar 11, 2025
    #1

  2. Set Time Zone Automatically

    Your suggestion, while good, did not correct my problem. What it did do was lead me to the answer, thank you.

    Seems that the default location set for my computer was blank. When time zone was set to automatic, Windows didn't know where I was and probably reverted to the last entry in the zone list, Moscow. I re-entered my proper location, set the zone to Auto and
    everything was good to go.
     
    JcMacPherson, Mar 11, 2025
    #2
  3. Fluctuating Time Zone Setting

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

    I would suggest you to check if the values for “set time automatically” and “set time zone automatically” under Date and Time settings are “ON”. If not, then suggest you to make the vale to “ON” and check for the status.

    If the issue still persists, follow the steps provided below:

    • Press Windows key + R, type services.msc and press Enter.
    • Locate Windows Time from the list and double click on the service.
    • In Genereal tab, set the Startup type to Automatic.
    • Click on Apply and OK.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Mar 11, 2025
    #3
  4. My time zone automatically switched to China even though I didn't move at all.

    Time zone resets to Pacific automatically

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand your concern as you are unable to set the correct time zone on 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 aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
    • 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 for troubleshooting purpose 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, Mar 11, 2025
    #4
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