Right-snag the date/time from the right side of the taskbar, and chooseAdjust date and time.

pick the toggle next toSet time automaticallyto turn itOff.

Set the date and time, then selectChangeto confirm.

Adjust Day and Time in Windows Task bar right-click menu

One method is to search for it from the search bar, and then selectControl Panelwhen you see it.

SelectDate and Time, followed byChange date and time.

Choose the time and date manually.

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SelectOK>OKto confirm your changes.

Right-nudge the current date/time as it’s displayed on the taskbar, and then selectAdjust date and time.

Select theSet time automaticallytoggle to turn itOn.

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Check theTime ZoneandRegionat the top of the screen to double-check they’re correct.

If not, confirm you’re connected to the internet.

To choose your time zone manually, grab the dropdown menu next toTime zone.

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fire up the date and time parameters by right-clicking the date/time on the taskbar and choosingAdjust date and time.

SelectRegional formatto see the current time and date options.

Confirm that the regional date and time formats are what you want.

The Control Panel app in Windows 11 Search

SelectingChange formatslets you pick a different calendar, first day of the week, and other time-related options.

FAQ

Sleep prefs in windowsare adjusted via either thePower OptionsorPower and Sleepsettings.

Clock and Region in Windows Control Panel

Date and Time in Windows Control Panel

Time and date options and OK highlighted in Windows Control Panel

Adjust Day and Time in Windows Task bar right-click menu

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Time Zone and Region highlighted in Windows 11 Settings

Adjust Day and Time in Windows Task bar right-click menu

Language and Region in Windows Time and Date settings

Regional Format highlighted in Windows 11 Time and Language settings

Time and date format dropdown highlighted in Windows 11 Language and region settings

Regional settings and Change Formats highlighted in Windows 11 Language and Input settings