Windows 11 ensures your system clock stays accurate by syncing with online time servers. However, this feature might fail due to misconfigured settings, internet issues, or outdated software. Here's a step-by-step guide to enable and troubleshoot automatic time synchronization.
Press Win + I (Open Settings)
Go to Time & Language > Date & Time
Turn off Set time automatically
Allow a short pause (Wait 30 Seconds)
Toggle On Automatic Time
Click Sync now under Additional settings
Check if the time updates correctly (Verify Time)
If it fails, repeat the process 2-3 times. Sometimes Windows needs a few attempts .
Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time
Ensure the Time zone matches your location
Click Get a recommended time zone
Turn on Set time zone automatically (Toggle Automatic Time Zone)
If you're near a border, test neighboring time zones
Press Win + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) (Open Terminal)
Run net stop w32time (Stop Time Service)
Run net stop w32time (Stop Time Service)
Run net stop w32time (Stop Time Service)
Run net stop w32time (Stop Time Service)
Run net stop w32time (Stop Time Service)
If errors occur, restart your PC and try the commands again.
Right-click the clock, select Adjust date and time (Adjust Date & Time)
Click Additional date, time, & regional settings > Set the time and date (Access Internet Time Settings)
Try servers: time.windows.com, time.nist.gov, pool.ntp.org (Select Server)
Click Update now (Update Time)
.webp)
If one server fails, try the others.
Go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates
Click Download & install
Restart after installation
Check if the time sync is resolved (Verify Time)
Keep Windows updated to prevent sync issues.
