Fix For the Set Time Zone Automatically Greyed Out Issue in Windows

If you go into the Windows date and time settings and are unable to turn the Set time zone automatically slider to on. This is most likely because of a location issue in your Windows settings. This is an easy fix and here is how you do it.

Here is a writeup of the process on our website.

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[mariej]

Great instructions. Didn't have to waste time with unnecessary talking. Straightforward and to the point. Thank you so much! This was exactly what I needed.

[paradmshft]

Best video that actually addressed this and taught me some other things in the same breath. Thank you!!!

[Playboyscorpion]

worked like a charm, now my discord doesnt think its 2 hours ahead

[skrongo]

Thank you so much for this informative video that 100% works! Google search wanted me to edit the registry and group policy settings. That is not the way. Using the Windows settings, like this video explains how, is the way!

[indigloburn]

Thank you for the QUICK solution. Additionally the information provided allows users to understand where to fix other problems they may have from potential location based permissions. Great video!

[Dinobot]

Maybe this is different between Windows 10 and 11, but on Windows 10 you only need to allow access to your location and Allow apps to access your location. You can have Mail & Calendar turned off for location access and it still works. 'Mail' and 'Calendar' are separate apps on your computer, whereas Date & Time on your computer are out of the Settings app. Again, could be a difference between Windows 10 and 11 though.

[UV]

Man you are a savior
I spent hours on this yesterday with internet searches and trouble shootings

you solved it in a minute :)

Thank you

[joeyhackney]

Thanks.
I've been looking for this for over a year.
Even called Dell c.s., but my connection was to slow for them to troubleshoot at the time.

[EaglePL]

Thanks you, Microsoft forums were useless for this issue.

[norphy]

OMGGGG THANKS SO MUCH I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION AND YOU ARE THE MAN. THANKS

[marys.]

Thank you, I just changed the LOCATION, then it worked!👍👍💕💕💙💙

[grantmeisgeier]

Thank you! No other video suggested this, it was an immediate fix!

[biggles]

Many thanks. Nice, clear instructions with no waffle.

[haydencanales]

very helpful, clear, and informative video thanks!

[itstubbyok]

THANK YOU THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED BRO

[mohamad_w_abdallah]

this video just perfectly and effectively solves the problem
no long description or anything!

[What]

Thanks! But the Daylight Saving Time is still greyed out.

[Unbarring.shorts]

First person I subscribed to in months thanks for helping me with this dawg fr life saver windows sucks for that.

[izzyarcher]

Solved the problem - Thanks for being straightfoward

[johnwiswell]

Thank you for showing how to do this so clearly.