It then sets the date and time automatically based on this setting.

Complete the following steps to change the date or time on your Mac desktop or laptop.

go for the time indicatorat the right side of the menu bar to open a drop-down menu.

Path to date & Time Preferences on a Mac

Then, clickOpen Date & Time Preferences.

In theDate & Timetab, dump the check box next toSet date and time automatically.

grab the clock face and drag the clock hands.

Mac Date & Time preferences

If you want to change time zones, select theTime Zonetab.

smack the padlock when you are finished to prevent unauthorized changes.

Mac Date & Time preferences showing digital and analog time

Mac Date & time preferences

Time zone tab of Date and time preferences