How to Change the Time & Time Zone on Amazon Fire TV Stick

If your Amazon Fire TV Stick is displaying the wrong time, it can disrupt live TV program guides, scheduled recordings, app synchronization, and system updates. Because Fire OS updates its clock automatically via network servers, fixing an incorrect clock requires adjusting your device's region and time zone settings.


Photo: Fire TV Time Zone Setup Guide

Step-by-Step Instructions: Changing Your Fire TV Time Zone

Follow these simple steps from your Fire TV home screen to configure your local time zone:

  1. From the Fire TV Home screen, navigate to Settings (the gear icon on the far right).
  2. Scroll down and select Preferences.
  3. Select Time Zone from the preferences menu.
  4. Click on Time Zone again to open the region choices.
  5. Choose your primary geographic location/region (e.g., Americas, Europe, Asia).
  6. Select your specific local time zone. The system clock will update instantly.
Important Note: Fire OS does not allow you to set the hour and minute manually. The clock auto-syncs via the internet based on the selected time zone.

Troubleshooting Fire TV Clock Errors

If the time remains incorrect even after selecting the right time zone, try these fixes:

Problem Solution
Clock Frozen / Not Syncing Restart your device by going to Settings > My Fire TV > Restart or unplugging the power adapter for 10 seconds.
Network Connection Error Verify your Wi-Fi connection under Settings > Network. Unstable internet prevents time server synchronization.
Amazon Account Mismatch Log in to your Amazon account on a browser, go to Manage Your Content and Devices > Preferences > Country/Region Settings, and update your physical location.