Daylight Saving Time changes can sometimes cause your Windows 11 PC to display the incorrect time. If your system clock hasn't updated automatically, there are a few steps you can take to resolve this issue. This guide will help you ensure that your PC reflects the correct time by adjusting the necessary settings.

Enable the setting for daylight saving time in Windows 11

Windows 11 can automatically adjust your system clock for Daylight Saving Time (DST), but this feature needs to be enabled.

Step 1: Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I on your keyboard.

Step 2: In the left sidebar, click on Time & language.

Step 3: Select Date & time from the right pane.

Step 4: Make sure the toggles for Set time automatically and Adjust for daylight saving time automatically are turned on.

Option for daylight saving time missing?

If you don't see the option to adjust for DST automatically, it might be because your selected time zone doesn't support Daylight Saving Time.

Step 1: In the Date & time settings, navigate back to Time & language > Date & time.

Step 2: Turn off the toggle for Set time zone automatically.

Step 3: Click on the Time zone drop-down menu and select a time zone that observes DST. For example, switch from Central America to (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada).

Step 4: After changing the time zone, the option for Adjust for daylight saving time automatically should appear. Turn this toggle on.

Sync to the time server

If the time is still incorrect, your PC might need to sync with the time server.

Step 1: In the Date & time settings, scroll down to Additional settings.

Step 2: Under Synchronize your clock, check when your clock last synced.

Step 3: If it hasn't synced recently, click on Sync now to update your system time.

Install Windows updates

Time zone definitions and DST rules can change, and Microsoft releases updates to accommodate these changes.

Step 1: Open Settings and select Windows Update from the left menu.

Step 2: Click on Check for updates.

Step 3: If updates are available, click Download & install to update your system.

By adjusting these settings and keeping your system updated, you can ensure that your Windows 11 PC displays the correct time during Daylight Saving Time changes.