# Accessing Time Zone Settings in Teams

How do I change the time zone in Teams?

To change your time zone in Microsoft Teams, you primarily interact with the Date & Time settings within the application. You have the flexibility to either allow Teams to automatically detect your time zone or to set it manually.

Accessing Time Zone Settings in Teams

Changing your time zone in Teams is a straightforward process that ensures your meetings, chats, and activities are synchronized correctly, regardless of your physical location.

Steps to Change Your Time Zone:

1. Select General Date & Time: Navigate to the Settings menu within Teams. Look for the General section, and then specifically locate the Date & Time option. This is the central hub for managing your time zone preferences.

   • Tip: The exact navigation might vary slightly between the desktop app, web app, or mobile app, but the core Settings -> General -> `Date & Time path remains consistent.

Automatic Time Zone Adjustment

Teams offers a convenient feature to automatically update your time zone based on your current location. This is ideal for users who frequently travel or change their work environment.

• How it works: If the Set time zone automatically toggle is turned on, your Teams time zone will automatically adjust to reflect the geographical time zone where you are currently located. This ensures your schedule always matches your environment without manual intervention.

Manual Time Zone Control

For those who prefer a fixed time zone, or if you're working remotely and need your Teams time to reflect a specific region different from your current physical location, you can manually set it.

• How to do it: To manually change your time zone, you must first turn off the Set time zone automatically toggle. Once disabled, you will typically be presented with an option to select your desired time zone from a list. This gives you precise control over how Teams displays time for your activities and communications.

Setting Type	Description	Control	Best For
Automatic	Time zone updates to your current physical location.	Toggle "Set time zone automatically" ON.	Frequent travelers, mobile users.
Manual	You choose a specific time zone regardless of your location.	Toggle "Set time zone automatically" OFF.	Fixed time zone preference, remote workers.

By understanding these two methods, you can easily manage your time zone settings in Microsoft Teams, ensuring accurate scheduling and communication with colleagues across different regions.