How To Change Date And Time On An Android Phone 10 Steps

On some Androids, you’ll need to use two fingers to pull down this menu.

On a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll scroll down to tap General management instead.

You’ll tap Date and time here on a Samsung Galaxy.

If this switch is grey, automatic date- and time-setting is already disabled. If you want to turn on automatic date- and time-setting to ensure that your Android will always display the correct time and date, tap the grey “Automatic date and time” switch.

On a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll tap DONE instead of SAVE.

On a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll tap DONE instead of SAVE.

Again, on a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll tap DONE here.

Again, on a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll tap DONE here.

Selecting a new time zone may override the date and time you previously set. If you have automatic date- and time-setting enabled, choosing a new time zone will automatically update your date and time.

Selecting a new time zone may override the date and time you previously set. If you have automatic date- and time-setting enabled, choosing a new time zone will automatically update your date and time.

If 24-hour time is currently enabled and you want to disable it, tap the blue switch to the right of the “Use 24-hour format” heading.