---
title: "How to Change a NavVis Device Time Zone"
slug: "howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezonedoc"
description: "Learn how to change the time zone on your NavVis device "
tags: ["Time Zone", "Settings Procedure", "NavVis Device"]
updated: 2025-11-13T08:19:36Z
published: 2025-11-13T08:19:36Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezonedoc"
---

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# How to Change a NavVis Device Time Zone

# Introduction

Instruction on how to change a NavVis device Time Zone

### Scope

NavVis VLX and MLX

### Prerequisites

Due to the small screen size, it is recommended to connect an external mouse to the device via the USB port to make this operation easier.

# Procedure

### Step 1: Exit the Mapping UI

1. Click the **Settings** icon.

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1. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and click **Exit**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-vlye0tgu.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)

1. The Ubuntu home screen is displayed.

### Step 2: Open the Time and Date Settings

1. Click the highlighted section in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
2. Select **Settings** from the menu.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-cqa3cemh.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)

1. Scroll down and choose **Date & Time**.

### Step 3: Change the Time Zone

1. In the **Time Zone** field, click on the current setting (for example, CET).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-jxulfdk3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)

1. Search for your desired time zone.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-hhka89ak.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-9xz0a0zz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)

1. Select the appropriate option once it appears and close the pop-up window.
2. The device time zone should now reflect your selected setting.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-y60mvb6e.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)

### Step 4: Reopen the Mapping UI

1. Close the **Settings** window.
2. Click the **NavVis Mapping UI** icon to reopen the mapping interface.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/howtochangeanavvisdevicetimezone.doc-image-47msqk59.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A21%3A09Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A21%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=36pRweB1dO4aCPQmcYrnnQlxJuK9jcTjYfRLlOXZ438%3D)