How to change the default time zone in Outlook on the web

Description

This article describes how to update your time zone in Outlook on the web to ensure your calendar displays events correctly and sets the default time zone for newly created events and meetings. 

Step-by-step guide

October 27, 2026 Notice
Due to a bug affecting the new B.C. time zone setting, please temporarily set your time zone to (UTC-07:00) Yukon. Microsoft is aware of the issue, and we recommend using Yukon Time until a patch is released and further notice is provided.
  1. Access Outlook on the Web at https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/
  2. In Outlook on the web, at the top of the window, select the Settings button:
  3. Select Calendar and then select View
  4. Under View, scroll down to Time zones and select the Display my calendar in time zone dropdown:
  5. Select the option you want for your time zone. 
    • For now, please temporarily set your time zone to (UTC-07:00) Yukon
    • Note that you may have to scroll up to see the new time zone 
  6. If you want to update your time zone when traveling across different zones, select the checkbox When I travel across time zones, ask me if I want to update my time zone.
  7. Select Save.
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