How do I check my time zone in my computer's operating system settings?

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How do I check my time zone in my computer's operating system settings?

Please follow the steps below for your specific OS:

Windows (Windows 10 & 11)

1. Click the Start Menu and open Settings (⚙️).
2. Go to Time & Language > Date & Time.
3. Look under Time zone to see your current time zone.
4. If needed, toggle Set time zone automatically on/off, or manually select a time zone from the drop-down menu.

macOS (MacBook & iMac)

1. Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences in older macOS versions).
2. Navigate to General > Date & Time.
3. Check your time zone under the Time Zone section.
4. If needed, toggle Set time zone automatically using current location or manually select your time zone.

Linux (Ubuntu & Other Distributions)

1. Open Settings from the application menu.
2. Click Date & Time under the Region & Language section.
3. Look for the Time Zone setting to view your current time zone.
4. If you need to change it, you can select a different time zone or enable automatic time zone detection.

ChromeOS (Chromebooks)

1. Click the Clock in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
2. Select Settings (⚙️).
3. Scroll down to Date and Time.
4. Your current time zone is displayed under Time Zone.
5. Click Time Zone to change it manually or set it to Automatic.