Google Chrome Time Zone Settings (The Ultimate Guide for 2025)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to change the Google Chrome time zone settings in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
Adjust Time Zone Settings in Google Chrome
Changing Google Chrome’s time zone settings can be achieved using two effective methods: using the ‘Developer Tools’ and the ‘Spoof Timezone’ extension. We will discuss how to use each method in the following sections.
Method 1: Using Developer Tools
Follow the steps below to adjust Google Chrome’s time zone settings using the Developer Tools.
1. Open Chrome Developer Tools from the Menu
With Chrome already open, click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner. Navigate to “More tools” and select “Developer tools.” This will open the Developer Tools panel, where you can access advanced settings.
2. Navigate to the Sensors Tab in Developer Tools
In the Developer Tools window, click the three-dot menu at the top-right corner of the panel. From there, go to “More tools.”
Choose “Sensors.” The Sensors section will now appear at the bottom of the Developer Tools panel.
3. Select a New Time Zone in the Sensors Tab
In the Sensors section, find the “Location” dropdown menu. Click on it, and a list of time zones will appear. Choose the time zone you want to set for your browser. In our example, let’s choose “Tokyo.”
4. Refresh the Browser to Apply the Time Zone Change
Once you’ve selected your desired time zone, refresh the page by clicking the refresh button or pressing F5. This will apply the time zone change to your current browsing session.
Method 2: Using Spoof Timezone Extension
Here’s how to change Chrome’s time zone settings using a Chrome extension:
1. Open the Chrome Web Store
Open Google Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store by typing “chrome.google.com/webstore” in the address bar. This is where you can find and install extensions.
2. Search for “Spoof Timezone” Extension
In the search bar of the Chrome Web Store, type “Spoof Timezone” and hit enter. Look for the “Spoof Timezone” extension in the results list and click on it. This extension allows you to set your browser’s time zone manually.
3. Install the “Spoof Timezone” Extension
Click the “Add to Chrome” button to install the extension.
A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Add extension to confirm the installation. The extension will now appear in your toolbar, ready to use.
4. Open the Spoof Timezone Extension
Click on the three-dot menu of the extension located at the right side of it. This will open the extension’s menu, where you can adjust the time zone.
Select “Options.”
5. Set Your Preferred Time Zone
In the extension menu, choose your preferred time zone from the list from the drop-down arrow. Then let’s choose “Asia/Tokyo” for testing. The extension will now override your system’s time zone and apply the selected one to Chrome.
Click “Save options” to save your changes.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to change the time zone settings in Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to access Chrome’s color settings and how to import settings from Edge to Chrome.
