Outlook: How to Change Your Time Zone

Overview

If your Outlook calendar is displaying meetings or appointments at the wrong time, you may need to update your time zone settings.

For Cedar Crest College users, the recommended time zone is (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). This setting automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time.

Follow the instructions below for the version of Outlook you are using.

Outlook on the Web

  1. Go to Outlook on the Web and sign in with your Cedar Crest College account.
  2. Click the Settings (gear icon) in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Calendar → View.
  4. Scroll down to the Time zones section.
  5. Under Display my calendar in time zone, select (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
  6. Click Save, if prompted.
  7. Close Settings and return to your calendar.

New Outlook for Windows

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click Settings (gear icon) in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Calendar → View.
  4. Locate the Time zones section.
  5. Select (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
  6. Click Save, if prompted.

Classic Outlook for Windows

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click File in the upper-left corner.
  3. Select Options.
  4. Click Calendar.
  5. Scroll down to the Time zones section.
  6. Under Time zone, select (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
  7. Click OK to save your changes.

Additional Information

  • Daylight Saving Time: The Eastern Time setting automatically adjusts between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
  • Existing Meetings: Changing your time zone does not delete or reschedule existing meetings. Outlook adjusts how meeting times are displayed based on your selected time zone.
  • Computer Settings: If your calendar continues to display incorrect times, verify that your Windows time zone is also set to Eastern Time.

Need Additional Help?

If your Outlook calendar continues to display incorrect meeting times after updating your settings, contact the Cedar Crest College IT Help Desk at helpdesk@cedarcrest.edu.

Related Microsoft Support Article: Manage Time Zone Settings in Outlook

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