How to Change Date and Time in Windows 8 and 8.1
InformationThis tutorial will show you how to manually set or change the date and time of your PC's clock in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1.
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to change the date and time.
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to change the date and time.
NoteSign in problems caused by incorrect time
If your PC’s clock isn't set correctly, it can cause errors in some apps. If you're getting the following errors, you might need to set your PC’s clock.
If your PC’s clock isn't set correctly, it can cause errors in some apps. If you're getting the following errors, you might need to set your PC’s clock.
- Windows Store - Your PC isn't connected to the Internet. To use the Store, connect to the Internet and then try again.
- Internet Explorer - There is a problem with this website’s security certificate.
- OneDrive - There was a problem signing you in.
- Video app - Can't sign in right now. Please try again later.
- Music app - Can't play.
OPTION ONE
To Change Date and Time in PC Settings in Windows 8.1
1. Open PC settings, and click/tap on Time & language on the left side. (see screenshot below)
2. Click/tap on Date & time on the left side of Time & language. Under Date and time on the right side, move the slider to the left to turn off Set time automatically (aka: internet time synchronization). (see screenshot below)
3. On the right side, click/tap on the Change button under Change date and time. (see screenshot below)
4. Change the date and time to be correct for your current time zone, and click/tap on Change. (see screenshot below)
5. Under Date and time on the right side, move the slider to the right to turn back on Set time automatically. (see screenshot below step 2)
6. When finished, you can close PC settings if you like.
OPTION TWO
To Change Date and Time in "Date and Time Settings" in Windows 8 and 8.1
1. Do step 2, 3, or 4 below for how you would like to open the "Date and Time Settings".
2. On your desktop, right click or press and hold on the clock on the taskbar, click/tap on Adjust Date/Time, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)
3. On your desktop, click/tap on the clock on the taskbar, click/tap on Change date and time settings, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)
4. Open the Control Panel (icons view), click/tap on the Date and Time icon, close Control Panel, and go to step 5 below.
5. Click/tap on the Change date and time button. (see screenshot below)
6. If prompted by UAC, then click/tap on Yes.
7. To Change the Date
A) Under the left Date section, select a month and day for your current date. (see screenshot below)
8. To Change the Time
A) Under the right Time section, select or type in your current time. (see screenshot below)
9. Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
10. Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below step 5)
That's it,
Shawn
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