How to set Time Zone automatically on MacBook Pro

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How to set Time Zone automatically on MacBook Pro

Hi, Im having issue with my new MacBook pro 16.

Can't set automatic time zone, it says Cupertino CA, Im in Europe. Because of that, I had to manually set the time in the computer, but now gmail, work mail, Skype and other communication apps are showing wrong time. Tried with apple support, they couldn't figure out what is wrong, made me re-install the system, but didn't help either. Tried different commands in terminal, restarting computer. Nothing is changing. I relly need help, if someone knows what to do. Thanks

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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.2

Posted on Feb 8, 2024 11:23 PM

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leroydouglas

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Feb 9, 2024 10:28 AM in response to Seven2103

Seven2103 wrote:

How to set Time Zone automatically on MacBook Pro

Hi, Im having issue with my new MacBook pro 16.

Can't set automatic time zone

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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.2

The current stable release of Sonoma including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 14.3.1

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if no insight or resolve for the issue— you can from the Terminal.app copy & paste:

sudo rm /var/db/timed/com.apple.timed.plist

(note—your psswd will not echo on screen, type it in any way use the enter\return key to proceed.)

this will remove the corrupt plist. Reboot and compare your results

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Feb 9, 2024 1:07 PM in response to leroydouglas

I did that, the time is correct, but if I turn on "set date an time automatically" and "set time zone automatically" it goes back to California time. If I could just set the right time zone to Europe, it would solve everything, but that option is greyed out. So Im stuck with the wrong time here.

Any other suggestions ?

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Feb 9, 2024 1:11 PM in response to Seven2103

I must say this. So far with this command, applications like mail and iMessages are working ok and showing correct time of sending. So.. thank you :) pretty much all I needed

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Feb 9, 2024 1:16 PM in response to leroydouglas

There is one other issue. Despite having all location services turned on, Siri cant find my location on this device. But I am able to see my MacBook in "Find my" on my iPhone.

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Feb 9, 2024 1:54 PM in response to Seven2103

Seven2103 wrote:

Any other suggestions ?

if automatically is not working turning it off, and setting it manually is the option—do what works.

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