Windows 11 could run into issues due to Daylight Saving Time, here’s who is affected

A change to the start of Daylight Saving Time in Chile will affect PCs throughout the country.

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What you need to know

Windows 11 users in Chile will soon run into an issue with their clocks. The Chilean government recently changed the starting date of Daylight Saving Time. Because of the brief period between the announcement on August 9, 2022 and the implementation on September 10, 2022, Microsoft has not had time to roll out a change properly. PC users will have to manually turn off the feature that changes the system clock automatically for a week to work around the issue. The previous start of Daylight Saving Time in Chile was September 4, 2022.

Here’s what could happen if a user does not implement workarounds for the change:

Microsoft outlines the steps to mitigate the issue in asupport document(viaNeowin):

Microsoft emphasizes that those affected by the Daylight Saving Time change should not attempt any other workarounds, as they could result in inconsistent clocks throughout apps.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.