WhatsApp: Date and time wrong
If the time or time zone is not set correctly, WhatsApp will also display the wrong date and time. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Android: Time and date in WhatsApp are wrong
In most cases, restarting will fix the problem. If that doesn't help, follow our instructions:
- Open the Settings app on your smartphone.
- Select the "Options" and open the category "Date and Time".
- Activate the option "Get date and time automatically".
- Alternatively, you can manually adjust the time, date and time zone.
iOS: WhatsApp shows wrong time and date
Restarting an iPhone is sufficient in most cases. If that doesn't help, follow our instructions:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
- Select the "Date & Time" category under the "General" menu item.
- Select the "Set automatically" option and wait a moment.
- Alternatively, you can manually adjust the time, date and time zone.
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