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

• Open Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
• Sign in with administrator credentials.

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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