In Mac OS X, how do I set the clock and time zone?
Mac OS X and many of its applications depend on accurate clock and time zone settings. To set the clock and time zone:
- From the Apple menu, open .
- Click the icon, or open the menu and click . If the padlock at the bottom of the window is closed, click it and enter an administrator name and password. Select the tab, if it isn't already selected.
- Select to set your date and time according to one of Apple's Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers.
- Select the tab. If the system is unable to determine your location automatically, uncheck so you can manually set your location. On the world map, select your time zone region. From the "Closest City:" drop-down list, choose Indianapolis for Eastern Time or Chicago for Central Time.
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