J
% How to Change the Time on Android Phones GA
S
REGULAR Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Mobile Phones > Android
visibility
351 views
thumb_up
32 likes
C
lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 1, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by
Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS
What to Know
Open the Clock app > Settings > then choose a new time.Open Settings > System > Date & Time.
thumb_up
12 likes
V
This article will detail the two primary ways Android users can change the time or time zones set on their phones. Troubleshooting why your phone won't keep correct time
How Do You Change Data and Time on Android
Whether you’re looking to change the time zone on your Android phone or just looking to update for Daylight Savings Time, updating the time is easy. You can change the time in several different ways depending on the device you’re using—Samsung, Google, LG, etc.
thumb_up
6 likes
Z
Despite the many types of Android phones from various manufacturers, the basic steps you take are always similar. However, to ensure you can easily change the date or time, we’ve detailed two specific ways to change it.
thumb_up
32 likes
N
Follow the steps below to learn how to change the date and time using the Clock app built into your Android phone. Open the Clock app on your phone and navigate to the Clock tab.
thumb_up
2 likes
N
Locate the menu button. It should look like three dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
thumb_up
43 likes
J
Tap the menu dots to bring up the menu. Select Settings to open the date and time settings. Here you can change your default time zone.
thumb_up
17 likes
E
However, if you’d like to make more changes to the date and time, you can tap that option to be taken directly to your phone’s settings. You can then choose whether to set the time manually, have it update automatically based on your location, and more.
Change the Time From the Phone' s Settings
The second way to change the date and time on your Android phone involves going directly into the phone’s settings.
thumb_up
4 likes
A
Follow the steps below to learn how to change it using this method. Open the Settings app on your phone. Scroll down and locate the System option.
thumb_up
40 likes
J
Alternatively, you can search “date and time” using the bar at the top of the Settings page. From System, tap Date & Time. You can now select from a broad range of date or time-based settings, including your time zone, location to set as the time zone, the format for how time shows up on your device, and more.
thumb_up
41 likes
L
Make sure to tap Set time automatically, so it is disabled before trying to make any changes.
How Do I Reset the Date and Time
If you want to reset the date and time on your phone, you can always navigate to your phone's date and time settings and set it to automatic. Open the Settings app on your phone.
thumb_up
0 likes
I
Navigate to System or search for Date or time in the search bar at the top of the page. Select Date & Time.
thumb_up
19 likes
M
Tap Set time automatically to reset time to whatever location you’re currently at.
How Do I Change the Time on a Samsung Phone
Changing the time on your Samsung phone is similar to how you’d change it on other Android devices. However, Samsung does label things differently.
thumb_up
4 likes
L
Open the Settings app on your Samsung phone. Navigate to and tap General Management in the Settings list.
thumb_up
18 likes
E
Locate Date and time and select it. Turn off the automatic date and time setting and then choose the time or date you’d like your phone to show.
thumb_up
21 likes
J
FAQ How do I change the snooze time on my Android phone? You can change the default snooze time on an Android in the Alarm settings.
thumb_up
45 likes
A
Go to Settings > Alarms > Snooze length (or clock app > menu > Settings > Snooze length on some version of Android) and change the number of minutes. How do I change the sleep time on my Android phone?
thumb_up
2 likes
C
You can change the settings so that your screen stays active longer on an Android phone. Go to Settings > Display > Sleep (or Settings > Display > Screen timeout on some version of Android) to delay the Android Sleep timer by up to 30 minutes.
thumb_up
25 likes
S
Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know!
thumb_up
50 likes
E
Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day
Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Date and Time on a Mac Manually How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android How to Use Lockdown Mode on Any Android Phone How to Set Your OS System Clock How to Change the Time on an iPad How to Change the Color of Text Bubbles on Android How to Change Your Phone Number on Android How to Display a Clock on Your Android Lock Screen How to Fix It When the Time on Your Phone Is Wrong How to Fix It When Your iPhone Time Is Wrong How to Change the Time on a Kindle Paperwhite The 19 Best Xposed Framework Modules How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Set An Alarm On Android Devices How to Fix Wi-Fi Authentication Problems on Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
thumb_up
12 likes
N
Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
thumb_up
6 likes
Similar Discussions
-
SL L vs WI L Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Today s Playing 11 Player Stats Pitch Report for Road Safety T20 World Series Semi Final 2
-
Jeffrey Dahmer 5 movies and documentaries based on the Milwaukee Cannibal
-
Eric Bischoff compares WWE star Dolph Ziggler to Kurt Angle
-
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig prediction preview team news and more UEFA Champions League 2022 23
-
We interrupt your football Sunday to remind you that Shohei Ohtani is quite possibly the best baseball player we ve ever seen MLB podcaster in awe of Shohei Ohtani s magnificent 2022 campaign
-
Today s Final Jeopardy question answer contestants September 6 2022 Tuesday
-
How To Watch The New Season of Sister Wives That Returned Last Week
-
All Video Downloader APK Download for Android APKfun com
-
shower games for kid APK Download for Android
-
Wedding Dress Coloring Games APK Download for Android
-
vita APP APK Download for Android
-
Curitiba 156 APK Download for Android
-
Sierra Madre Dance Center APK Download for Android
-
Légendes du Tarn APK Download for Android
-
Quelles sont les r gions les plus touch es par les p nuries d essence ?
-
Mode Dior un d cor sign Eva Jospin
-
An lisis Una estrategia clara para la industria de Defensa Opini n
-
Abandoned 911 calls are higher in Austin so far this year than in the past two years combined
-
Balthazar owner Keith McNally hits back at James Corden after he claimed he didn t do anything wrong
-
Andrew Tate wants to beat the living sh t out of Jake Paul
-
quot Take My Money quot 50 Wacky Products You Didn t Know You Needed As Shared By The quot Odditymall quot Facebook Page New Pics
-
If You re Feeling Down These 50 Wholesome Posts Might Lift You Up New Pics
-
Hey Pandas What s The Most Traumatizing Thing Your Parents Have Told You? Closed
-
Remember David Haines for his unfaltering humanitarian work
-
Not sure if you re a jihadist? French govt has a handy chart
-
YouTube gives pinch to zoom and precise seeking to everyone Digital Trends
-
Return to Monkey Island How to find the skulls and secret Digital Trends
-
The best Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max screen protectors Digital Trends
-
Roku Streaming Stick Review Prioritizing Portability Over Performance
-
How to Strikethrough on Google Docs