Set Time Zone via Intune

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Set Time Zone via Intune

Overview

Using Intune, administrators can configure the default time zone for Windows devices. This ensures consistency across devices for logging, reporting, and scheduled tasks.

Prerequisites

  • Intune Administrator or Global Administrator role.
  • Devices enrolled in Intune.
  • Correct Windows time zone identifier string (e.g., "India Standard Time").

Steps

1. Sign in

2. Navigate to Configuration Profiles

  • Go to: Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile.

3. Select Platform and Profile Type

  • Platform: Windows 10 and later
  • Profile type: Templates > Custom

4. Create OMA-URI Policy

  • Add new OMA-URI setting:
    • Name: TimeZoneSetting
    • Description: Set default time zone
    • OMA-URI: ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/TimeLanguageSettings/ConfigureTimeZone
    • Data type: String
    • Value: India Standard Time
  • Common time zones:
    • Pacific Standard Time
    • Eastern Standard Time
    • India Standard Time
    • GMT Standard Time

5. Assign the Profile

  • Apply to Azure AD groups (e.g., All Windows Devices).

6. Review and Create

  • Review configuration summary.
  • Click Create.

7. Monitor Deployment

  • Go to: Devices > Configuration profiles > Select Profile > Device/User status.
  • Verify successful policy application.

Notes

  • Must use exact Windows time zone identifier string.
  • Applies only to Windows 10/11 devices.
  • Helps enforce standard time zone for compliance and operations.



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