Issues with Windows 10 clock timing
Issues with Windows 10 clock timing
Hello, I came across a Linus YouTube video about Windows 10 computers and their time settings. Since I’ve been experiencing problems with my own computer’s clock and no one else could resolve it, I thought I’d try this out myself. Whenever I attempt to set my Windows 10 machine to “set time automatically,” it jumps my time forward by about 12 hours compared to my actual EST time. It also switches my time zone to Beijing, China, even though I live in the southeastern United States and haven’t moved abroad. I suspect this is because of a network issue, as other Windows 10 devices connected to the same internet have faced the same problem. We replaced the router, but it still does the same thing. I’m wondering if anyone knows how to make my computer recognize that it’s not actually in China. When I visit certain sites—like my online school—I feel like I’m 12 hours ahead and miss submitting my assignments. I’ve set my time manually now, but the network seems to influence how websites perceive my location. I realize I got a bit carried away here, so please let me know if you need anything clarified. Thanks for your help.
Visit https://www.whatismyip.com/. If it identifies your location as China, someone may have interfered with your network or your ISP is acting improperly. In the worst case, consider using a VPN with a US server to appear as though you're in the United States.
The technique used by different services—like Windows' location feature— to figure out your position is known as "geolocation." You have limited control over it; your ISP should handle it. Reach out to them, clarify that all geolocation tools, including Windows', believe you're in China rather than the U.S., and ask for an investigation into this. This might be connected to recent reports about many U.S. and Canadian traffic being directed through China.
Ensure your "Outlook" preferences are correct. Outlook manages your calendar and messages; check the servers it uses. If issues persist, contact Microsoft support for assistance.
Thanks for the advice, M.Yurizaki. However, the site indicates my IP is routing through D.C., which seems correct, though other sites and my computer appear to be misinterpreting it. I’ll check my Outlook settings, and if that doesn’t resolve it, I’ll reach out to my ISP again. Appreciate the suggestions.