Updating the Time Zone in Your Microsoft Account

Overview

Affected Users: All Users

If your time zone is incorrect, or you're traveling to a new one, you can update it through your Microsoft Account settings.

Steps

Step 1: Go to the Settings & Privacy section of  My Account for your Microsoft account.

Step 2: Click on Time Zone.

  • Select your correct time zone.
  • Click Select.
  • Your time zone is now saved.

Impact of Changing Time Zones

  • Existing Events: Automatically shift to match your new time zone.
  • Recurring Meetings: Review future dates, as some may not adjust as expected.
  • Meeting Invitations: When you create or respond to a meeting, the time shown reflects your current time zone. Outlook adjusts it for each participant based on their settings.
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