While you can't directly change the system date within Chrome itself, you can influence how dates are displayed within the browser by changing the language settings. This affects how websites format dates. Here's how:
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Open Chrome Settings: Click the three dots (Menu) in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser window, and then click "Settings."
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Navigate to Languages: On the left-hand side of the Settings page, click "Languages." If you don't see "Languages" directly, you might need to click "Advanced" first to reveal more options.
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Add Your Preferred Language (with Date Format): Click the "Add languages" button. Search for a language variation that uses your desired date format (e.g., "English (United Kingdom)" for dd/mm/yyyy format). Select it and click "Add."
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Prioritize the Language: Once added, find the language you just added in the list. Click the three dots next to it.
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Move to Top (Optional): To prioritize this language for date formatting, you may need to tick the box that offers to display Chrome in this language. This isn't strictly necessary for affecting date formats, but it can influence other language-dependent display aspects. If you do choose to display Chrome in this language, be aware that all Chrome interface elements will be in that language.
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Restart Chrome: Close and reopen the Chrome browser for the changes to take effect. Websites you visit should now display dates according to the format associated with your chosen language.
Important Notes:
- This method changes how dates are displayed by websites, not the system date itself. The underlying system date remains unchanged.
- Individual websites might override these settings and use their own date formatting.
