time zone problems

Question

I recently moved from the East coast to Houston (from the Eastern Time Zone to the Central Time Zone). I am unable to get my desktop running Windows 11 to consistently switch and remain on the central time zone. I am able to temporarily set the time zone to central either by setting this manually or by turning off then turning back on the "Set time zone automatically" setting. However, no matter whether I set the time zone manually or automatically, within a matter of hours, the computer reverts back to the Eastern Time Zone. Any advice as to how to fix this?

Answer 1

Hi MAH,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Let me help you troubleshoot the time zone settings in Windows 11 not working.

Reset the network. Because the automatic time zone determines your geographic location based on your network location, it may be that your previous network settings cache is causing your current troubles. Run Command Prompt as an administrator ("Win" logo key + "Q", enter "cmd", select "Run as administrator"), and enter the following commands one by one.

netsh int ip reset

netsh winsock reset

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

ipconfig /flushdns

Then manually set the time zone. Run Command Prompt as an administrator ("Win" logo key + "Q", enter "cmd", select "Run as administrator"), and enter the following commands.

tzutil /l

List all valid time zone IDs and display names, and choose the one you want.

tzutil /s "Central Standard Time"

Set time zone, and replace your object value.

If anything is unclear, please feel free to leave your messages here.

Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

Hi MAH,

How’s it going? Looking forward to your good news!

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Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist