Change a Computer’s Time Zone in Windows 11

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Introduction

If a computer’s clock is not showing the correct time, you can use the Windows Control Panel settings to update the time zone. This can also resolve issues where the time appears to be correct on the computer, but applications like Zoom are reporting a different time.

Instructions

  1. Search for Control Panel in the Windows Search Bar to bring up the Control Panel menu.
  2. The control panel may be arranged by categories or icons. If it’s set to categories, select Clock and Region, and then Change the Time Zone.
    Image showing the Windows Control Panel options, with "Clock and Region" highlighted..
    If the control panel is displaying icons, select Date and Time.The control panel displayed as large icons. "Date and Time" is highlighted.
  3. In the Date and Time menu, click Change time zone.
    A screenshot of the Windows Date & Time settings. The button to change the time zone is highlighted.
  4. Select the appropriate time zone from the list that appears. For Pima Community College devices located in Tucson, the time should be set to (UTC-07:00) Arizona.
    Screenshot of the Time Zone Settings menu in Windows. It shows a list of possible timezones, with the Arizona time zone being selected.

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