How To Change Your Date and Time in MAC

Some clients are new to Mac and need basic settings. For example, setting up the date and time. Incorrect date and time settings can cause issues with app functionality, file timestamps, and internet services, creating unnecessary confusion.

Mac allows users to set the date and time automatically, but also provides the flexibility to configure these settings manually and customize how the date and time appear on the screen. Understanding these options helps users maintain accuracy and personalize their experience.

In this guide, we will explain how to change your date and time on a Mac, including both automatic and manual settings, as well as customization options for the display.

Steps To Change Date and Time Manually on Mac

Follow the basic steps given below to change the date and time on a Mac.

1. Open the Apple Menu and then System Settings.
2. Thereafter, click the General settings option in the sidebar, then click Date & Time.
3. If you want to set the Date and Time manually, then turn off “Set Date & Time automatically”.
4. After that, click Set to enter the Date and Time.
5. At the end, turn off “Set time zone automatically using your current location” to manually set your time zone, or choose your closest city from the drop-down menu.

Change How Date and Times Appear on Mac

You can also change the format used by your Mac and apps to display dates and times.

1. Open System Settings on your Mac.
2. Click the General option, then click Language & Region. (You may need to scroll down.)
3. Click the pop-up menu appearing next to Region, then pick a geographic region to use its date, time, and other formats.
4. The formats that will occur depend on the selected Region and the current language.
5. To customize the formats, follow the steps given below:
   • First day of the week: Select the first day of the week.
   • Date format: Choose the date format, such as day, then month, then year.
   • Number format: Choose the format for numbers, such as when a comma appears.