How do I change the time zone and region settings on a SharePoint site?

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The default time zone and region settings for SharePoint sites are as follows:

Time zone: (UTC) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

Locale: English (United Kingdom)

Time format: 24 Hour

Site owners can customise these settings for their SharePoint sites if required.

1. Select the settings cog in the top-right of the SharePoint site.
2. Click on Site contents from the settings list.
3. Choose Site settings from the command bar on the right-hand side of the site.
4. Under Site Administration, select Regional settings.

Within the Regional settings you can adjust the following settings:

• Time zone
• Locale
• Sort order
• Calendar type
• Enable an alternate calendar
• Define your work week
• Time format

Once you’re happy with the settings you’ve selected, press OK to confirm the changes.