How to Change the Date and Time Format on Windows

Customization is key to happiness and productivity

By default, Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 use dd/mm/yyyy for dates and a 12-hour format for time. This is fine for most people, but you can change the format.

This article will show you how to change the time and date format in Windows 10 and 11 and what each setting does.

How to Change the Date and Time Format in Windows 11

There are two ways to access the date and time format settings in Windows 11. If yourclock is displaying incorrectly, or you just want to personalize the format, here’s how to do so:

We’ll look at these date and time settings in the next section.

Date and Time Format Settings in Windows 11

There are six settings you can change in Windows 11:

You can also addadditional clocks to your taskbar. This is useful when communicating with colleagues or family in different time zones. To do this, openSettings>Time & language>Date & time>Additional clocks.

How to Change Date and Time Format in Windows 10

In Windows 10, the process is more or less the same:

Note:Like in Windows 11, you can right-click the date and time tab and selectAdjust date/timeto change the time and date format. You can also access these settingsvia the Control Panel. To do so, openControl Panel>Clock and Region>Date and Time.

Personalization is Key

You always have to look at your desktop, so formatting each aspect exactly how you’d like it is important. This is especially true if you’re used to a particular date/month/year format and are confused between the day and month. With this tutorial, you should be able to add whatever custom format you like.

Jake Harfield is an Australian freelance writer whose passion is finding out how different technologies work. He has written for several online publications, focusing on explaining what he has learned to help others with their tech problems. He’s an avid hiker and birder, and in his spare time you’ll find him in the Aussie bush listening to the birdsong.Read Jake’s Full Bio

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