MacBook clock not updating automatically

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MacBook clock not updating automatically

The clock for my apple MacBook is not updating correctly. I have to go into settings and turn off having it set automatically to "apple time" and deselect it to be set to the time zone nearest me in settings. then I can reselect them and the clock and date update correctly. But then the next time I use it again, the MacBook clock and date are off again. Is this a software glitch? I've powered my MacBook completely down and let it rest for 5 minutes and turn it on again, still it's not correct. I've looked for updates to install and have none.

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Original Title: MacBook clock not correct

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Oct 6, 2025 7:57 PM

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Answer 1

molanz11

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Oct 10, 2025 4:19 AM in response to applehelpmymac

Open System Settings > General > Date Time, then turn off and back on the option to set the date and time automatically. This will force the system to immediately resynchronize with the time server.

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Answer 2

Oct 10, 2025 2:05 PM in response to molanz11

I have done this and the next day it’s not correct again. I have done this step every time I log into my MacBook for the last three weeks. I shouldn’t have to do it every time.

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