How to Change the Time in Windows 11

Last Updated : 7 Mar, 2026

Keeping the correct time on your Windows 11 computer is essential for system updates, file timestamps, scheduled tasks, and online activities. Whether your clock is incorrect due to a time zone change, daylight saving adjustment, or manual error, Windows 11 offers several easy ways to fix it. This guide walks you through all the reliable methods to change the time, date, and format on Windows 11.

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Method 1: Change Clock Time from the Taskbar

Changing the clock time in Windows 11 is a simple process that involves adjusting the date and time settings.

Step 1:

  • Right-click the date and time on the right side of the taskbar
  • Select Adjust date and time

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Step 2:

  • Scroll down and click Additional clocks

Step 3:

  • In the Date and Time window, click Change date and time
  • Click Yes on the UAC prompt

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  • Set the correct date and time
  • Click OK to save changes

Method 2: Change Time Format Using Control Panel

You can easily adjust the time format in Windows 11 by accessing the Control Panel and navigating to the date and time settings.

Step 1:

  • To control panel use shortcut Win + R then on input type "Control Panel"

Step 2:

  • Click on "Clock and Region."

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Step 3:

  • Under the "Date and Time" section, click "Set the time and date."

Step 4:

  • Then, a window will be pop on that window click on "Change date and time."

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Step 5:

  • Click "OK" to modify the settings.

Method 3: Automatically Set Date, Time, and Time Zone

To ensure your computer's time is always accurate without manual intervention, you can enable the automatic setting for date and time zone.

  • Press Win + I to open Settings
  • Go to Time & language → Date & time
  • Turn On:
    • Set time automatically
    • Set time zone automatically

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Method 4: Change Time and Date Using Command Prompt

If you prefer using the command prompt to make changes to your computer's date and time settings, you can do so easily in Windows 11.

  • Press Win + S, search Command Prompt
  • Right-click and choose Run as administrator
  • Click Yes on the UAC prompt
  • time HH:MM

time HH:MM

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  • To change date, type:

date MM-DD-YY

Press Enter after each command.

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Method 5: Change Date and Time Format from Settings

To adjust the time format and date on Windows 11, you can easily modify the date and time settings.

  • Open Settings
  • Go to Time & language → Language & region
  • Under Regional format, choose your preferred format

This affects date, time, and number display styles.

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