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Timestamps in Imessage/Texts

Do the timestamps in imessage/texts change with daylight saving time change?

Posted on Nov 25, 2022 7:44 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2022 8:00 AM

Hi tsorvas,



The timestamps remain the same in the messages from when they were originally sent.


If you are having trouble getting your device adjust automatically for time zone changes and daylight saving time, these steps are geared towards your issue: If you can't change the time or time zone on your Apple device - Apple Support


"On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
  2. Turn on Set Automatically1 in Settings > General > Date & Time. This automatically sets your date and time based on your time zone.
  3. If a message appears saying that updated time zone information is available, restart your device and any paired Apple Watch.
  4. Allow your device to use its current location to determine the correct time zone. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services and turn on Setting Time Zone.
  5. Check that your device shows the correct time zone in Settings > General > Date & Time > Time Zone."



Cheers!


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Nov 27, 2022 8:00 AM in response to tsorvas

Hi tsorvas,



The timestamps remain the same in the messages from when they were originally sent.


If you are having trouble getting your device adjust automatically for time zone changes and daylight saving time, these steps are geared towards your issue: If you can't change the time or time zone on your Apple device - Apple Support


"On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
  2. Turn on Set Automatically1 in Settings > General > Date & Time. This automatically sets your date and time based on your time zone.
  3. If a message appears saying that updated time zone information is available, restart your device and any paired Apple Watch.
  4. Allow your device to use its current location to determine the correct time zone. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services and turn on Setting Time Zone.
  5. Check that your device shows the correct time zone in Settings > General > Date & Time > Time Zone."



Cheers!


Timestamps in Imessage/Texts

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