Symptoms
- Clock in the corner shows wrong time
- Calendar events appear at the wrong time
- Time changes back after being corrected
- Wrong timezone after travel
Likely causes
- CommonAutomatic timezone detection is off or wrongThe device may not be updating timezone based on location, especially after travel.
- CommonManual time/date setting incorrectTime may have been set manually and not updated.
- PossibleNo internet connection to sync timeWithout network access, the clock can't sync to the correct time automatically.
What to do
- Click the clock in the bottom corner and check the displayed date and time.
- Go to Settings > Advanced > Date and time and confirm 'Set time zone automatically' is enabled.
- If it's off, manually select your correct timezone from the dropdown.
- Confirm the Chromebook has an active internet connection so it can sync time automatically.
- Restart the Chromebook after adjusting settings to confirm the change stuck.
- If the time resets after every restart, an internal clock battery issue may need professional attention (rare).
When to call a pro
Rarely needed; only if the clock keeps resetting after every restart despite correct settings.
Safety
Generally low risk
Generally low risk for a careful person. Stop if anything looks different from what this guide describes.