How to Fix Greyed Out Time Zone on iPhone

Discover why your iPhone's time zone is greyed out and learn how to fix it in just a few steps.

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If your time zone is greyed out on your iPhone, it may be due to Screen Time restrictions or Location Services being disabled. To fix this, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, and ensure the “Location Services” setting is allowed. Then, navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and ensure it is enabled. Finally, ensure the “Set Automatically” option is turned on in Settings > General > Date & Time. Restarting your iPhone can also help resolve this issue.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my iPhone time zone setting appear greyed out? The time zone setting on your iPhone may appear greyed out due to Screen Time restrictions or if Location Services are disabled. Check your Screen Time settings and ensure Location Services are enabled.
  2. How can I enable Location Services on my iPhone? To enable Location Services, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and toggle it on.
  3. What should I do if my iPhone's time zone won't update? If your iPhone's time zone won't update, ensure you have enabled 'Set Automatically' under Settings > General > Date & Time, and restart your iPhone.
  4. Can Screen Time restrictions affect time zone settings on my iPhone? Yes, Screen Time restrictions can affect your ability to change time zone settings. Check your Screen Time settings to ensure there are no restrictions in place.