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Windows 8 Change Time Zone in Windows 8/8.1

Change Time Zone in Windows 8/8.1

By Jennifer | Last Updated

If you find that the time zone in your computer is inconsistent with your local time zone, or you have to travel all over the world for business, you can change the time zone by yourself. And this article will introduce two methods to change it in Windows 8 computer for your better reference.

Video guide on how to change time zone on Windows 8:

2 methods to change time zone in Windows 8/8.1:

Method 1: Change the time zone in PC settings.

Step 1: Go to change it in PC settings through search.

Open the Search bar by use of Windows+F hotkeys, type time zone in the blank box, choose Settings and tap Change the time zone.

go to change time zone

Step 2: Choose another time zone in the General settings of PC settings.

Sub-step 1: In the General settings, click the time zone bar under Time.

click time zone under time

Sub-step 2: Choose another time zone according to the specified need from the list.

choose another time zone from list

Method 2: Change time zone in Control Panel.

Step 1: Access Control Panel.

Step 2: Select Clock, Language, and Region to go on.

choose clock language and region in control panel

Step 3: Tap Change the time zone under Date and Time option.

click change the time zone

Step 4: Click Change time zone in the Date and Time window.

tap Change time zone

Step 5: As the Time Zone Settings dialog appears, click the down arrow and select another time zone from the drop-down list.

select another time zone

Step 6: Tap OK to confirm the changes to the time zone.

click OK

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