10 Ways to Open the Date and Time Settings on Windows 11
Windows asks you to set up your language and region settings while setting it up, so it maps your preferences and automatically adjusts the date and time. But what if you want to change the date and time settings, sync an incorrect clock, or switch to a different time zone?
Here are some unique methods to open the date and time settings quickly on Windows 11.
1. Using the Taskbar
The easiest way to dive into the date and time settings quickly is by using the clock and calendar section on the Taskbar. Repeat the following steps:
2. Using the Start Menu
The Start menu is the most-preferred means to open apps, find files and apps on your PC, and even fetch results from the web after the recent Bing AI integration in Windows 11. Here’s how to do it:
3. Using the Settings App
Microsoft is slowly shifting the weight from Control Panel and moving everything to the Settings page. However, not everything is moved yet, and advanced options of some settings still launch the legacy Control Panel window. Repeat the following steps:
4. Using the Control Panel
Like the Settings app, you can tweak system clock and calendar settings using the Control Panel. Here’s how to do it:
you may also add more clocks in the notification section and sync the correct time from the Windows server.
5. Using Run Dialog Box
The Run dialog box supports short codes and can launch apps if you enter the appropriate code or enter the correct file path. Repeat the following steps to open the date and time settings:
6. Using CMD
If you find the GUI methods too exhaustive and prefer the terminal instead, you may open the date and time settings on Windows using Command Prompt. Repeat the following steps:
7. Using Task Manager
If theSettings app isn’t workingor opening on your system, you can Task Manager to launch Control Panel applets. Here’s how to do it:
8. Using PowerShell
PowerShell offers thestart-processcmdlet to open a process or an app on Windows PC. Like the Command Prompt, it is also a faster means to launch the date and time settings. Here’s how to do it:
9. Using a Desktop Shortcut
You can map a shortcut of the Date and Time applet for convenience. It isn’t a .exe file but a .cpl file, but you can open it directly. You just need to go to the System32 folder and create a shortcut on the Windows desktop. Repeat the following steps:
10. Using a Keyboard Shortcut
The last way to quickly open the date and time settings on Windows 11 is by using a keyboard shortcut. You just need to map the correct key to the desktop shortcut which you created using the previous method. Here’s how to do it:
Manage the Date and Time Easily on Windows
Windows 11 still has the old control panel applet for date and time. The Settings app section tries to blend it with the modern UI. However, you can change the date and time on your Windows PC using either of these apps. Simply create a keyboard shortcut if you have to frequently change time zones on your Windows PC.
On the move? Here’s how to quickly change which timezone you’re in on Windows.
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