How to Change Timezone in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Change Timezone in Jira: step-by-step guide
Click your profile icon located at the upper right side of your Jira dashboard.
Select 'Manage account'.
Go to the 'Account preferences' tab.
Go to the 'Your time zone' section, click the drop-down menu.
Select your preferred time zone in Jira from the options below.
A notification pops up confirming the action that your timezone is being updated.
Quick answer: To change your timezone in Jira, click your profile icon, select Manage account, and navigate to the Account preferences tab. Next, go to the Your time zone section, click the drop-down menu, and select your preferred time zone from the options.
About this Jira tutorial
Update your time zone in Jira easily by navigating to account preferences and selecting your preferred region from the drop-down menu. This guide shows how to change Timezone in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Click your profile icon located at the upper right side of your Jira dashboard" and finishing with "A notification pops up confirming the action that your timezone is being updated". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Timezone in Jira?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Check Jira Admin Access, How to Check Jira Cloud Version and How to Clone a Jira Ticket to Another Project. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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