Your system locale indicates the language and geographical region settings on your computer, affecting how dates, times, currency, and numbers are displayed. To find your specific system locale value, you can use the built-in System Information tool in Windows.
How to Find Your System Locale
Finding your system locale is a straightforward process using Windows' System Information application. This tool provides a detailed overview of your computer's hardware and software configuration, including regional settings.
Here's the simple method to discover your system locale:
- Open the Run Dialog: Press the Win + R keys simultaneously on your keyboard. This keyboard shortcut brings up the Run command box.
- Launch System Information: In the Run box, type
msinfo32and press Enter or click OK. This command opens the System Information window. - Navigate to System Summary: When the System Information window opens, the System Summary section should be selected by default in the left-hand navigation pane. If not, click on it to select it.
- Locate the Locale Value: Look at the right-hand details pane within the System Summary. Scroll down the list of system properties until you find the entry labeled Locale. The value next to this entry is your current system locale.
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Open Run | Press Win + R |
Opens the Run dialog box |
| 2. Launch System Info | Type msinfo32 and press Enter/OK |
Opens the System Information window |
| 3. Select Summary | Ensure System Summary is selected |
Displays core system details |
| 4. Find Locale | Look for the Locale entry in the list |
Shows your system's regional settings (e.g., "United States" or "United Kingdom") |
This method is directly referenced from the process described for finding the System Locale with the System Information app.
Understanding your system locale is helpful for troubleshooting display issues related to formats or ensuring applications behave correctly according to your regional standards.
