Change time zone in Windows - Here's how

If you are traveling to a country with a different time zone, it is advisable to change this in Windows. So you don't have to turn the time back and forth yourself. We'll show you how it's done.

Change time zone in Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

1. Click on the time and date in the task bar at the bottom right. In Windows XP, a double click is required here.
2. The calendar and the clock will open, select the link "Change date and time settings".
3. A new window opens in which you can now find the "Change time zone" button in the center (see picture).
4. There you can select the desired time zone and confirm your settings by clicking on "OK" and again on "OK". The time zone has now been changed successfully.

This guide was performed on Windows 8.