How to Add Additional Time Zones/Clocks in Windows Vista

by Gilberto J Perera View Comments Share

One of the biggest problems that we face today as we engage in international business and develop relationships accross borders is time. I often forget that my friends in Australia are sleeping when I’m having lunch here in the states. Microsoft decided to make life simpler. Windows Vista now has the option of displaying the time for up to three time zones. You no longer have to search on the internet, use alternate software, or guess the time on the other side of the world. Each time zone can be given a name and once configured will display when your cursor hovers above the time on the taskbar. Below you will find the steps necessary to set multiple time zones in Windows Vista. As always comments/suggestions are welcome.

Note: This Tutorial is based on a beta version of Windows Vista, which means that this feature and the steps below may change or become available by the time that Windows Vista is officially released.

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1. Click on the time displayed all the way to the right on your taskbar.

2. When you click on it an analog clock will appear with a calendar, click on Date and Time Settings at the bottom.

3. The Date and Time Properties dialog box opens, click on the Additional Clocks tab.

4. Under Additional Clocks you will find the options to add up to two additional clocks [Additional Clock 1, Additional Clock 2]. You must specify the time zone and a custom name.

5. When you are done click OK, you have now successfully added additional clocks to Windows Vista.

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Gilbert is a Microsoft MVP, a full-time blogger, and technology aficionado. When Gilbert is away from his bike and his iPad, he's busy writing technology how-to's from his home-office in Miami, Florida on the latest programs and gadgets he can get his hands on. He's locally known as "the computer guy" and has spent the last 12 years helping family, friends, and GilsMethod.com visitors with their computer questions and problems. He was awarded the 2009 MVP award from Microsoft for his contributions in forums and blogs and is enjoying the new addition to his family.

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- Gil says:
  June 11, 2009 at 10:45 pm
  
  Thanks for the useful information. I’ll definitely look into those.