Overview
Please find below the steps to change your time zone on an iPhone. These steps allow you to set the device’s clock to match your current location or a different time zone of your choice.
Steps
Step 1. Open Settings
Start by unlocking your iPhone and tapping on the Settings app icon.
Step 2. Navigate to Privacy Settings:
- Scroll down and select Privacy & Security.
Step 3. Access Location Services:
- In the Privacy & Security menu, tap on Location Services. Ensure that Location Services are turned on.
Step 4. Open System Services:
- Scroll down within the Location Services menu and select System Services.
Step 5. Enable Setting Time Zone:
- In the System Services list, look for the option Setting Time Zone and make sure it’s toggled on. This feature allows your iPhone to set the time based on your current geographic location automatically.
Step 6. Go to Date & Time Settings:
- After enabling the Setting Time Zone, go back to the main Settings menu, then tap on General and select Date & Time.
Step 7. Enable Set Automatically:
- Ensure the Set Automatically option is toggled on. This will allow your iPhone to use the location data provided by System Services to automatically set the correct time and time zone.
Step 8. Verify the Time:
- Once the above settings are configured, your iPhone should automatically update the time and time zone based on your current location.
By enabling the Setting Time Zone option under System Services, your iPhone will automatically adjust the time as you move between time zones, ensuring that the time displayed on your device is always accurate.
Steps to Change Time on an iPhone Using Manual Method
If you’ve followed the steps above and your iPhone still isn’t displaying the correct time, you must manually adjust the time settings. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1. Open the Settings app, scroll down, and select the General tab. Then, tap on Date & Time to access and change the time settings on your iPhone.
Step 2. Here, toggle off the Set Automatically option. Note: After disabling this setting, you must manually adjust the time zone on your iOS device each time you move between different time zones.
Step 3. Next, tap on the Time Zone option to manually select the appropriate time zone for your current location.
Step 4. Then, tap on Date and Time to manually adjust both settings, ensuring your iPhone displays the correct date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I set the time on my iPhone to a different zone?
To set your iPhone to a different time zone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to General > Date & Time.
- Toggle off Set Automatically.
- Tap on Time Zone and enter the desired location.
- Adjust the Date and Time if necessary.
Your iPhone will now display the time based on the selected time zone.
2. How to manually change the time on iPhone?
To manually change the time on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Navigate to General > Date & Time.
- Toggle off Set Automatically.
- Tap on the Date and Time fields to manually set the desired date and time.
Your iPhone will now reflect the manually set time.
3. How do I get my phone to automatically change time zones?
To get your iPhone to change time zones automatically, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to Privacy & Security > Location Services.
- Ensure Location Services is turned on.
- Scroll down and select System Services.
- Toggle on Setting Time Zone.
Now, your iPhone will automatically adjust the time zone based on your location.
4. Why can’t I change my iPhone time zone?
If you can’t change your iPhone’s time zone, it may be due to the following reasons:
- Set Automatically is Enabled: The Set Automatically option in Settings > General > Date & Time is turned on, preventing manual changes.
- Restrictions: Screen Time or parental controls might restrict time zone changes. Check Settings > Screen Time for any restrictions.
- Location Services: If Location Services is disabled or the Setting Time Zone option in System Services is off, it can prevent automatic time zone updates.