Set time zone to automatic in Intune

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Set time zone to automatic in Intune

Ahmed Alshatawi 235

Hello,

Want to enforce the local time zone on Autopilot devices using Intune. We have users in different locations and want to set\force the local time zone on windows device. Is there any way to do it? Thanks.

JM 1,166 Reputation points

2024-10-01T20:57:59.61+00:00

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2024-10-07T01:57:09.3233333+00:00

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JM 1,166 Reputation points

2024-10-01T20:57:59.61+00:00

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2024-10-07T01:57:09.3233333+00:00

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@Ahmed Alshatawi Thanks for posting in our Q&A.

For this issue, please refer to the following link:

https://deviceadvice.io/2021/10/21/set-time-zone-automatically-during-autopilot/

Note: Non-Microsoft link, just for the reference.

Hope it will help.

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Ahmed Alshatawi 235 Reputation points

2024-10-08T18:17:31.2+00:00

Yes, that works. Thank you!
Anonymous

2024-10-09T01:33:15.42+00:00

@Ahmed Alshatawi You're welcome. I'm glad it is helpful.

Thanks, and have a nice day. : )

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JM 1,166

You can set time zone to automatic via intune. https://cloudinfra.net/how-to-configure-time-zone-using-intune/. There are many options for setting time zone to automatic. Like Registry Editor or Powershell script.

Please refer to this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/cannot-set-timezone-automatically#use-mdm-policy.

Step 1:

Change the Set time zone automatically setting and set the data value of the registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\tzautoupdate\Start as follows:

Value dataResult3Enable Set time zone automatically4Disable Set time zone automaticallyStep 2:

Change the location setting and set the value of the registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location\Value as follows:

Value stringResultAllowOnDenyOff---If the response is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it.---

Ahmed Alshatawi 235 Reputation points

2024-10-02T14:12:03+00:00

Thanks @JatinMakhija!
Unfortunately steps above didn't enforce enable location and time zone. It enabled it however users can still turn that features off or on. Is there any other ways to force both location and time zone and users won't be able to taggle on or off? Thanks.
Ahmed Alshatawi 235 Reputation points

2024-10-02T14:16:41.15+00:00

Thanks @JatinMakhija
The steps above is only to enable location and time zone services, however doesn't enforce it. Meaning the users can still turn location or time zone on and off. Looking for a way to enforce location services and set time zone to auto (option should be grayed out) so users can't change it. Thanks!
JM 1,166 Reputation points

2024-10-03T09:05:39.4833333+00:00
For enforcing the location services on devices, I just researched and there is one settings catalog policy that you can enable:

Intune admin center > Devices > Configuration > New Policy.

Select Windows 10 and later > Settings Catalog

Search for Allow location and select "Force Location On. All Location Privacy settings are toggled on and grayed out. Users can't change the settings and all consent permissions will be automatically suppressed."

Please ensure your organization privacy policy covers this policy as users automatic consent to it.

Policy CSP

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-System?WT.mc_id=Portal-fx#allowlocation

Other Policy CSP to let apps access location you can use this as well:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#letappsaccesslocation
Ahmed Alshatawi 235 Reputation points

2024-10-03T14:38:25.9+00:00

Thank you @JatinMakhija

That works. Is there anyway to enable and grayed out the "Set time zone automatically" in setting> Time & language? We have users who traveling and wanted the time zone to be adjusted and set depending on the location. Thanks.
Ahmed Alshatawi 235 Reputation points

2024-10-03T14:39:13.3066667+00:00

Thank you @JatinMakhija

That works. Is there anyway to enable and grayed out the "Set time zone automatically" in setting> Time & language? We have users who traveling and wanted the time zone to be adjusted and set depending on the location. Thanks.
JM 1,166 Reputation points

2024-10-03T22:53:30.1233333+00:00

I have also tested this today and updated it in my blog post below:

https://cloudinfra.net/how-to-configure-time-zone-using-intune/

I am also getting the same behaviour of the policy as yours. I have used letappsaccesslocation csp with reg keys. Location is enabled and greyed out but time zone automatically is not. Need to further investigate if i can make that greyed out. Will get back if i find anything.

Please convert any suggestion which fixed your issue to answer and mark it accepted to help other members to find the answer quickly. Thanks

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