How do I fix an LG TV that will not keep the correct time zone?
Answer
LG TVs usually pull time from the network, so a wrong time zone often means automatic time is fighting a wrong location, or the TV is offline. Setting the correct mode under General system time settings and confirming internet and location usually fixes it.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Only download TV updates from the LG settings menu, not from random USB files sent by strangers.
Follow these steps
Confirm the TV is online
Open the network settings and connect the LG TV to Wi-Fi or Ethernet until the connection tests as successful.
You should see: The TV reports a working network connection.
Set location and time zone explicitly
Go to Settings > General > System and open Time or Location settings. Set the correct country/region and time zone, then choose automatic time if available.
You should see: The selected time zone matches your area and Auto time is enabled.
Toggle automatic time once
Switch time from Auto to Manual, set the correct time zone again, save, then switch back to Auto and restart the TV.
You should see: After reboot the clock shows the correct local time.
Update TV software
In settings, check for a software update and install any available update, since time and region bugs are sometimes fixed in firmware.
You should see: The TV is on the latest software and keeps the correct time after another restart.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Whether Time is set to Auto or Manual, the selected time zone, and whether the TV has a working internet connection.
Before you change anything: Confirm the TV model family if possible (webOS LG TV). Note whether apps and streaming work, which indicates internet status. Avoid third-party “TV fix” apps.