How To Change Your Nintendo Switch Date And Time (Picture Guide)

Learn how to easily change your Nintendo Switch date and time in minutes.

Wally

Updated:

October 18, 2023

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Today, I will show you how to change your Nintendo Switch date and time in case you ever need to do so.

In order to change your Nintendo Switch date or time, select System Settings from your Nintendo Switch HOME Menu and scroll down to the System option. Choose Date and Time and adjust your clock settings accordingly.

Changing your Nintendo Switch date and time is simple once you know how it is done.

If you prefer a step-by-step guide with pictures detailing the process, continue reading.

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Why would you change your Nintendo Switch date or time?

There are a few reasons why you might want to change your Nintendo Switch date or time.

If the time is off by minutes or hours
If the date is off by days or months
If the year is off
If you missed an event in a time-sensitive game and you want to alter your clock
If there has been a daylight savings time change

These are all valid reasons for changing your Nintendo Switch date and time.

And all good reasons to do so if you know how.

How To Change Nintendo Switch Date And Time

Changing your Nintendo Switch date and time is essential if there has been a time change or if your Nintendo Switch clock somehow is altered from the actual date and time. Thankfully, changing your clock settings is fast and easy and only requires a few simple steps to achieve.

NOTE: Make sure your Nintendo Switch is charged or connected to a power outlet before beginning this process.

STEP 1 – Navigate to Nintendo Switch HOME Menu

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Turn on your Nintendo Switch.

Navigate to the HOME Menu by pressing the HOME button on your Nintendo Switch controller.

I suggest saving and closing all open applications before beginning this process.

STEP 2 – Select System Settings

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Navigate to System Settings (the cog wheel icon) in the row at the bottom of the screen.

Press A to accept.

STEP 3 – Select System

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Scroll down the list of options on the left of the screen and select System.

Press A to accept.

STEP 4 – Select Date and Time

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Scroll down the list of options on the right of the screen and select Date and Time.

Press A to accept.

STEP 5 – Change Date and Time

You are given three options:

Synchronize Clock Via Internet
Time Zone
Current Date and Time

Alter the settings on this page until you have your Nintendo Switch date and time to your liking.

Select a setting and Press A to confirm your change.

Synchronize Clock Via Internet

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Turn on Synchronize Clock Via Internet if you are connected to an internet connection and want your Nintendo Switch to have the current date and time.