Fix Set date And Time Automatically on MacBook Not Working

On your M1 MacBook pro or air if you are trying to change date or time and you see that data and time automatically option is not working or not showing date and time on mac or time .apple .com wrong or not showing correct time or greyed out then you can easily fix this issue on your own. So, lets see in detail below.

How to fix Fix Set date And Time Automatically on MacBook Not Working

If you are having any issues like macbook is not updating to latest version or macbook having wifi issues or safari not playing music on m2 macbook pro or air or cant to app store on mac or any other issue on your mac then you need to change date and time and set it to automatically on your macbook.

M1 MacBook Pro or Air Set date and time automatically Mac not working

Below methods will help you fix set date and time automatically option greyed out or not working or any other issue on your m1, m2 or macbook pro or air mac easily/

Now, your set date and time automatically option will be working fine and if you are seeing any error like location service is not enabled then you need to go to location services and enable it.

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Enable Location Services

That’s it, once you enable System preferences location services, then go ahead and check with your date and time and your issue of set date and time automatically not working issue will be resolved successfully.

Delete Localtime Folder

That’s it, once you delete localtime folder on your M1 macbook pro or air then go ahead and check with your set date and time automatically and macbook time and date will work properly without any issues.

Change Date and Time Server

Once you change the time server then your issue of set date and time automatically not working on mac will be resolved and your time on mac and set date and time automatically will be working fine. 

Why Set date And Time Automatically on MacBook Not Working

If you have disabled location services or if set date and time to automatically is not checked or if its left then you will experience this issue of set date and time automatically not working or macbook showing wrong date and time issue on mac.

FAQ

MacBook Automatic Date and Time wrong

You need to set date and time to automatically and change network time server manually and change time server to another and enable your location services.

How do I set the Date and time automatically on my Mac?

Click on Apple logo -> System Preferences -> Date and Time -> Click on lock symbol at bottom and enter your MacBook password and Select check box next to Set Date and time automatically.

Vangari Divya
Vangari Divya
Divya is Content Writer and Author and also Reviews Technology Related Articles and Editorial Expert Team Member at A Savvy Web for more than 5 years. She has a Degree in Bachelor of Technology (Btech) and Master of Technology (Mtech) From Kakatiya University. She has an Expertise in Providing Troubleshooting tips and fixes (solutions) and how to articles and helps to solve issues on Technology Related subjects like iPhone, Android, iOS, Windows, All Smart tv’s and other tech related information.

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