How to Change the Time on iPad

Open theSettingsapp.

TapSet Automaticallyto turn this feature off.

A new field will appear below it.

iPad Settings app with General selected

choose the time that appears in the new field below Set Automatically.

This opens a calendar and time menu that will let you enter the time manually.

Why Is the Time Wrong on My New iPad?

iPad’s Settings with the General menu options visible

An error or bug can also cause the issue.

An iPad sets time automatically by detecting its location and then applying the correct time.

The steps above will let you manually set the correct time to fix an error.

Date & Time settings in the iPad’s Settings app

Alternatively, you’re free to turnSet Automaticallyoff, then back on.

Should I Set the Time Automatically or Manually on iPad?

It’s best to leave the Set Automatically feature on, if possible.

Date & Time settings in the iPad’s settings app with the time set manually

you’re free to also try manually setting the time and then turningSet Automaticallyback on.

The iPad’s clock won’t automatically update if you cross into a new time zone, either.

Besides showing an incorrect time, this might cause calendar notifications or alarms to occur at the wrong time.

FAQ

You don’t have many options to customize your lock screen clock.