You may have automatically set up the date, time, and time zone when you first set up your iPhone or iPad. You may have noticed that your iPhone and iPad automatically change the time zone when you are traveling from one time zone to another. Even though the possibility of having to manually change time by hand is very unlikely in your daily life, if you travel somewhere with a different time zone and do not have the ability to access any service (Wi-Fi, cellular), you may be stuck backward or forward in time at your destination.
As part of Apple’s design, your iPhone displays the correct time automatically. With this device, you can obtain the latest date and time from your cellular service provider and via GPS system, so it will always be aware of what time zone you are in and whether or not Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect.
The problem is that if the time is displayed incorrectly on your iPhone, you must check to ensure your device’s settings are correct. The time and date can also be changed by yourself if you choose to do so. In this article, we show you how to change time zone on iPhone.
What are the reasons to change the time zone on my iPhone?
In some cases, your iPhone’s time zone will not automatically change based on the settings you have selected. To change your time zone manually, you may need to adjust your iPhone’s settings.
How to change time zone on iPhone?
It is necessary to disable the automatic setting of the time and date before you can change them manually.
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to General.
- Date & time can be tapped.
- Press the time zone button.
- Choose the city of your desired time zone.
- Choose the city you want from the list below. Choosing the city you’re searching for within the time zone you’re searching for will be the only option if the one you’re looking for isn’t listed. You will find most major cities on this page.
Here’s how you can set your iPhone’s time automatically
- Open the Settings app.
- Click on “Privacy.”
- Click on “Location Services.”
- Make sure you have enabled “Location Services” on the Location Services page.
- You must enable “Setting Time Zone” in the System Services section at the bottom.
- To return to the main Settings page, tap the Back button three times on the top left side of the screen.
- Click “General” followed by “Date & Time.”
- Verify that “Set Automatically” is turned on in the Date & Time section.
- The time zone should be displayed correctly.
How do I manually change the time on your iPhone?
In some cases, you might not have an alternative but to manually set the time on your iPhone if it is unable to display the correct time automatically.
- Open the Settings app.
- Click “General” followed by “Date & Time.”
- Disable “Set Automatically.”
- If you live in a time zone that is different from yours, tap “Time Zone.”
- Set the date and time manually by tapping the date and time.
Whenever you switch time zones or when your region switches to daylight saving time, you will need to manually change your time if it is set manually.
How do I enable 24-hour time on your iPhone?
- Open the Settings app.
- Press the General button.
- Date & time can be tapped.
- Turn on or off 24-Hour Time by tapping the On/Off switch.
Some Frequently Asked Questions by Users
1. What is the best way to change the time zone on my iPhone 11?
Go to Settings > General > Date & Time on the Home screen. Slide the Set Automatically slider to the off position. Click the current time zone and choose your time zone. To select the correct date and time, tap the time or date and scroll up or down.
2. What is the reason why I cannot change my iPhone’s time zone?
Be sure to use the most recent version of iOS or iPadOS. Select Settings > General > Date & Time and turn on Set Automatically. Let your device determine the correct time zone based on its current location. Select Setting Time Zone from the Settings menu > Privacy > Location Services > System Services.
3. What is the procedure for turning off the auto time zone?
Change the time that shows
- Go to your phone’s Clock app.
- Click “More”. Settings. Touch Home time zone to select your time zone. Select Change date & time to automatically update your time zone. Automatically set your time zone. The timezone in your location will automatically be updated when you tap Change date & time.
4. What is the problem with my time zone?
Navigate to the mobile’s settings. Look at the System section of the display, where you will find Date and Time. Select that option. The option Automatic Timezone seems to be enabled here.
5. What is the purpose of the two time zones on the iPhone calendar?
iCloud.com uses the time zone you select in Settings to determine your calendars and events. Time zone support on iCloud.com changes the times of events that are scheduled in your calendar to your new time zone if you change your time zone. The time will continue to appear in the time zone of origin if time zone support is off.
6. When I lock my iPhone, how do I move the time and date?
It is as simple as going to Settings and tapping General. From there, tap on Date & Time. Then, choose how you want the time displayed on your iPhone. As well as deciding whether your iPhone should automatically update itself or if you want to do it yourself, you can select the time zone.
Final thoughts
I hope now you have a better understanding of how to change the time zone on an iPhone. You can share this guide with your friends and family members by sharing it on Facebook or Twitter. If you encounter any problems with this guide, please let me know in the comments section at the bottom of this article.
