Correct time settings on your iPhone are essential for effective communication, punctuality, and seamless integration with apps and schedules. Your iPhone typically adjusts time zones automatically, but there can be instances where you need to intervene, particularly when adjusting for Daylight Saving Time (DST) or when Location Services are off. If you’re traveling to a different time zone or live in a country that observes Daylight Saving Time, it’s easy to make sure your phone always displays the correct time.
The date and time displayed on your iPhone are determined by its time zone settings. Go through this article and know how you can set the right Time Zone and correct DST issues on iPhone.
How to Make Sure Your iPhone is Set to Automatically Update Time Zones?
By default, iPhone will automatically change time zones depending on your location or adjust for Daylight Saving Time changes.
- To make sure Your iPhone automatically update time, go to the ‘Settings’ of your iPhone and tap on ‘General.’
- General section will open, here you can select ‘Date & Time’, tap to open it and make sure ‘Set Automatically’ switch is toggled on.
Why Time Zone Might Not Be Displaying Correctly?
If the Time Zone doesn’t display a selected region and that field is keeps loading, then you need to make sure your location service is on.
- Open your Settings page and head to ‘Privacy & Security.’
- Then select ‘Location Services’ and toggle on Location Services if you haven’t already.
- Scroll down and tap on ‘System Services’ and Toggle on the switch ‘Setting Time Zone.’
- Then, go back to ‘Date & Time’ and you will see the selected city and time zone.
How to Manually Change the Time on an iPhone?
If you want to manually adjust your iPhone time to stay on schedule, then you can do that easily. If you are concerned about your privacy, then you can turned off Location Services on an iPhone.
- To manually adjust the time on your iPhone, first go to your ‘Settings app’ and select the ‘General.’
- Open General section and tap on ‘Date & Time’ and make sure ‘Set Automatically’ switch is toggled off. Then, you can manually change the time as desired.
Common Issues with Manual Time Settings
Sometimes, you might find the ‘Set Automatically’ toggle grayed out, preventing you from changing it. If the Set Automatically option is grayed out and you can’t turn it off, there are two potential fixes.
- First, you may need to disable Screen Time on your iPhone and another fix is to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
- To update your iPhone, go to your Settings, select General and then tap on ‘Software Update’ to check if there’s an update available for your device.
After trying these two fixes it doesn’t work, then it may be due to your network provider, country, or region not allowing you to switch between automatic and manual time settings. In other case if the iPhone has been configured with a corporate profile, then due to device restrictions such setting changes might not be allowed.
Know Some Fixes of Daylight Saving Time Issues on iPhone
Generally, iPhone adjust for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes automatically. However, if your iPhone is not updating after a DST change, then you can try the below fixes.
Confirm Automatic Settings Are Enabled
- To confirm that your automatic settings is enabled go to your ‘Settings’, tap on ‘General.’
- From general section, select ‘Date & Time and ensure Set Automatically switch is toggled on.
- As long as you allow your iPhone to automatically adjust the correct time, after a Daylight Saving Time change or when traveling you won’t ever have to worry about the time being incorrect.
Restart your Device
- Restart your device because sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor glitches.
- Holding down the power button and swiping to power off, then turn it back on.
Update Your iPhone
To fix DST and other location-based issues, Apple periodically updates iOS.
- To update your iPhone to the latest iOS version go to ‘Settings’ and select ‘General.’
- From general section, select ‘Software Update’ to ensure your iPhone is running the latest software.
Location Services and Privacy Settings
For accurate time zone and DST adjustments, your iPhone requires access to location services.
- To ensure Location Services is enabled, first open your Settings page and head to ‘Privacy & Security.’
- Then select ‘Location Services’ and toggle on Location Services if you haven’t already.
Setting the Correct Time Zone While Traveling
Those who are travell frequently to other countries, to maintaining the correct time zone for them is crucial. If you want your iPhone to automatically adjust to each new time zone, then make sure ‘Set Automatically’ is enabled. Incase if you prefer to keep your phone in a single time zone that is home time, then you can turn off ‘Set Automatically’ before traveling.
You can Use World Clock for Multiple Time Zones
If you frequently communicate with people in different time zones, then the World Clock feature can be useful for you.
- Open the Clock app.
- Tap on ‘World Clock’ and select the ‘+’ icon.
- You can then type in the city or time zone you want to add.
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