How to change Date and Time in Windows 10

Changing Date & Time of your PC/Laptop on your Windows 10 is a simple task. In this article, we’ll know how to change Date and Time on Windows 10.

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Method 1: Modify through PC Settings

Click on the current “Date & Time” on the lower right corner of the screen. It will result in the formation of a large monthly calendar displaying the current month. Click on “Date & Time Settings”.

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This will open the “Settings” App. The settings app contains all the primary settings of Windows 10 & it is likely to replace Control Panel in near future.

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In “Date & Time settings”, Date and Time can be configured only when “Set time automatically” is “OFF” and then you can click on “Change” under the heading “Change Date & Time”.

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Changing any of the dates, month and year or time will result in the change of the current Date and time on your PC/Laptop. After inserting your desired date and time, click on “Change”. The “Date and Time” will be changed accordingly.

Method 2: Modify them in Control Panel

Go to Control Panel, click on “Clock, Language, and Region”.

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In “Clock, Language, and Region”, click on “Date and Time”. It will open the “Date and Time” configuration window.

In the Date & Time configuration windows, click on “Change Date & Time”



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This will open the “Date & Time Settings” window. Click on the Desired Date and Time and Click on “OK”. It will change the current Date and Time on your PC/Laptop.

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You can any of the methods above, as both of the methods exhibit the same function. The “Settings” app provides a clear mechanism in detail, so it can be preferred over the control panel settings.