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Fix: Can’t Change Time Zone in Windows 10 & 11 [5 Ways]

Third-party clock apps are the chief causes of this issue

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Updated onJuly 23, 2024

updated onJuly 23, 2024

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Many users complained about one particular Windows 10 issue: the inability to change the time zone.

Some users received anerror messagewhen trying to change the time zone. Other users reported the time zone switching back to the initial form after restarting the PC.

In the following tutorial, we’ll list a series of solutions that can help you to fix both issues.

Why won’t my computer let me change my time zone?

Several factors might prevent you from changing your time zone on Windows 10. Below are some of them:

How can I fix Windows 10 time zone change issues?

1. Boot the system in Safe Mode

Booting your system inSafe Modehelps fix both these issues — whether you are getting an error message or the time zone changes back to the initial one.

2. Change Date and Time using the command prompt

A simple solution is to change the date and time using a command line. Make sure you are running the system as an administrator. If not, you will receive anerror message.

3. Check the system for corrupted files

If you are experiencingunusual permission issueswith Windows, try performing a system check.Corrupted filesmight not allow you to perform certain system changes.

The system file checker finds broken files and replaces or removes them. And this also helps when theset time zone automatically changes.

4. Check Windows Time Properties

Another method we recommend to change the time zone is to make specific changes in Windows Time Properties.

5. Uninstall third-party apps

Havingthird-party clockortime manager softwarecould impact the ability to change the time zone.

Conflicts between the installed programs and your system could occur, leaving only one option. Try uninstalling these programs and restarting your computer.

Check if your time zone is set up correctly or if it can be changed manually.

We hope that our solutions helped you to fix this problem. If you want to knowhow to change the date and time on Windows 10, check our detailed guide.

If you tried other fixes, leave us a comment below. Or let us know which of these five fixes worked for you.

Fix: Can’t Change Time Zone in Windows 10 & 11 [5 Ways]#

Why won’t my computer let me change my time zone?#

How can I fix Windows 10 time zone change issues?#

1. Boot the system in Safe Mode#

2. Change Date and Time using the command prompt#

3. Check the system for corrupted files#

4. Check Windows Time Properties#

5. Uninstall third-party apps#