Remembering to manually adjust the clock for daylight saving time (DST) in the spring and fall can be a hassle. Fortunately, Windows offers a built-in feature that automatically adjusts the clock for DST. Here are some easy ways to enable this feature on your PC.
Adjust the clock for daylight saving time using the Settings app
The Settings app is a hub for almost all Windows settings. You can use it to change your PC’s date and time, update the time zone, and perform many other tasks. It also allows you to adjust the Windows clock for daylight saving time. Here’s how to access it.
The process of adjusting the clock for daylight saving time on Windows 10 is not much different. Here are the steps you need to follow.
Once you complete the above steps, Windows will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time. Moreover, the Settings app also allows you to change the date and time format on Windows if you like your date and time a specific way.
Adjust the clock for daylight saving time via Control Panel
Although the Settings app lets you easily manage system settings, many users still prefer to use the good old Control Panel to make changes on Windows. If you are one of them, follow these steps to use the Control Panel to adjust the Windows clock for daylight saving time.
That’s it. Your Windows PC should now automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time. If you want to disable this feature at any time, follow the same steps above and uncheck the Automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time checkbox.
Although having the wrong time may not seem like a big deal, it’s important to understand that many Windows apps and services depend on your system date and time. If your Windows clock is set to the wrong time, you may have difficulty connecting to online services and apps. Enabling automatic daylight saving time adjustment can help ensure that Windows uses the latest and most accurate time.