How Do You Change Data and Time on Android?

Whether you’re looking to change the time zone on your Android phone or just looking to update for Daylight Savings Time, updating the time is easy. You can change the time in several different ways depending on the device you’re using—Samsung, Google, LG, etc.  Despite the many types of Android phones from various manufacturers, the basic steps you take are always similar. However, to ensure you can easily change the date or time, we’ve detailed two specific ways to change it. Follow the steps below to learn how to change the date and time using the Clock app built into your Android phone.

Change the Time From the Phone’s Settings

The second way to change the date and time on your Android phone involves going directly into the phone’s settings. Follow the steps below to learn how to change it using this method. You can now select from a broad range of date or time-based settings, including your time zone, location to set as the time zone, the format for how time shows up on your device, and more. Make sure to tap Set time automatically, so it is disabled before trying to make any changes.

How Do I Reset the Date and Time?

If you want to reset the date and time on your phone, you can always navigate to your phone’s date and time settings and set it to automatic. 

How Do I Change the Time on a Samsung Phone?

Changing the time on your Samsung phone is similar to how you’d change it on other Android devices. However, Samsung does label things differently.