Android Basics – How to Set the Time Zone on your Android device

Your Android device allows you to set the Time Zone in the Device Settings. You may also have the option to use the network provided Time Zone.

To Change the device Time Zone manually

  1. From the Home screen, touch Apps > Settings.
    Android Settings Icon
  2. Touch Date and time.
  3. Touch Select time zone and select the device’s time zone from the list

To have the device use the network provided Time Zone:

  1. From the Home screen, touch Apps > Settings.
    Android Settings Icon
  2. Touch Date and time.
  3. Check the Automatic time zone check box to use the network provided time zone. This option requires that the device be connected to the network.