How to Change the Date and Time on Your Nintendo Switch

Changing the date and time on Nintendo Switch is very easy. So, follow the steps below.

It is 11 pm and your long distance lover has sent you 20 messages asking you where you are. You realize this is Animal Crossing’s date night and you’ve confused jet lag. Panic seized you. How do you ensure that this situation does not happen again?

By default, the Nintendo Switch will automatically set its date and time when you first connect to the Internet. However, while this works for most people, there are many reasons why you might want to set your console to a different time zone.

So, this is how you change the date and time on Nintendo Switch.

How to Change the Date and Time on Your Nintendo Switch

To change the date and time of your Switch manually:

Go to System Settings > System > Date and Time.
Turn off the Synchronize Clock via Internet option.
Manually change the date and time to your preferred setting.

Please note that if your account is locked by the Nintendo Switch parental control, you cannot disable the synchronization feature. If you are using an account with parental control, please ask your parent or guardian to enter your parental password PIN when prompted in the above process.

How to Synchronize Your Clock via the Internet

Should you change your mind and realize that you prefer knowing what time it is where you are, don’t worry. Just:

Go to System Settings > System > Date and Time.
Enable Synchronize Clock via Internet and select your preferred time zone. If your city is not listed, you can check online and select the nearest one available.

If you’re planning on staying up late to game regularly, you can also adjust your brightness settings to avoid eye strain.

Keep Your Nintendo Switch Up to Date (and Time)

In addition to avoiding awkward virtual dates, changing your console’s date and time settings can also help you attend Mario Kart meetings on time with friends on the other side of the world. You can even get faster access to certain content posts, and you can even prank your less favorite siblings.

By customizing the date and time on your Switch, you can ensure that no matter where you are, you can always appear on Switch Game Night.