Easy Ways to Change the Time Zone in Microsoft Teams

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Set your PC, Mac, Outlook, or meeting time zone

Co-authored by Megaera Lorenz, PhD Reviewed by Laura Rogers

Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Fact Checked

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Is your time zone in Teams incorrect? If so, fixing it is relatively simple. In this article, we’ll teach you how to set your Teams time zone by adjusting your computer’s system settings as well as your calendar settings in Outlook. We’ll also explain how to set a time zone for a meeting.

How do I set my time zone in Teams?

You can’t set the time zone in Teams directly, but you can adjust your time zone in your computer’s settings. If your Teams time zone is still incorrect, adjust your time zone in Outlook. You can also set a time zone for a specific meeting in Teams.

Steps

Section 1 of 3:

Setting Your Computer’s Time Zone

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   Windows There’s no direct way to change your time zone in Teams, but the desktop app generally reflects your computer’s time zone settings. While your computer should typically show the correct time zone by default, you can change it manually if necessary:

   • Open the Start menu and type date & time. Select Date & Time settings from the results.
   • Toggle off Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.
   • Use the drop-down under Time zone to select your desired time zone.
   • If you still see the wrong time zone in Teams, skip to Changing Your Time Zone in Outlook.
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   Mac Like Windows, macOS usually sets your time zone automatically. However, you can also change it manually if you want to use a different time zone (or if the current time zone is incorrect). Once you update your time zone, the change should be reflected in Teams.

   • Click the
     
     Apple menu icon at the top right corner of the screen and select System Settings.
   • Select General in the left-hand sidebar.
   • Click Date & Time in the right-hand window.
   • Toggle off Set time zone automatically using your current location. You may be prompted to verify with Touch ID or your administrator password.
   • Enter the closest city in your timezone using the Closest city field.
   • If you still see the wrong time zone in Teams, skip to Changing Your Time Zone in Outlook.
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Section 2 of 3:

Changing Your Time Zone in Outlook

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   Visit outlook.com and log in. If you use Teams on the web or across multiple devices, your time zone in the Teams calendar might be different from your computer’s time zone. Changing your time zone in Outlook–and making sure those settings sync across all your connected devices–might help solve this issue. Go to the Outlook website and log in with the same account you use for Teams.

   • This should also ensure that Teams displays the correct time zone for your work hours.
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   Click the

   

   Settings icon. It’s at the top right corner of the page, next to your user icon.
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   Select Calendar. It’s in the sidebar of the Settings menu.
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   Click the View tab. It might be selected by default. If not, click View in the sidebar just to the right of the main Settings sidebar.
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   Select your time zone. Scroll down to the Time Zones header and click the Display my calendar in timezone: drop-down menu. Select your time zone.

   • To make sure your time zone settings stay up to date even when you travel, check the box next to “When I travel across time zones, ask me if I want to update my time zone.”
   • Close the Settings menu to save your changes.
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Section 3 of 3:

Setting a Meeting Time Zone

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   Navigate to your Calendar in Teams. Did you know you can set a specific time zone for meetings in Teams? This is different from your overall Teams time zone settings and only affects individual meetings. To get started, open Teams and click Calendar in the sidebar.
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   Click New Meeting. It’s at the top right corner of the calendar.
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   Use the Time Zone drop-down to select a time zone. This option is at the very top of the screen. Click the drop-down and browse for your desired time zone.

   • The default time zone should be your general Teams time zone (which is usually the same as your computer’s time zone).
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   Finish filling out the meeting details. This includes things like the meeting name, the name(s) or emails of anyone you are inviting, the time and location of the meeting and a description. When you’re done, click Save in the top right corner.
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• If you use an organizational account or device, some settings might be restricted by your account administrator. Let them know if you’re having trouble making adjustments to your time zone, work hours, or other settings.
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• If you use Teams on multiple devices, make sure they’re all set to the same time zone.
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