How to fix Screen Time issue after changing Timezone/Time on iPhone?

RamKoushik · 2026-10-05T09:44:00+00:00

Accidentally changed the Timezon/Time, from then onwards, the screen time has messed up some time it shows up 24hrs and sometimes 0, someone please help me find a solution to this issue. [Re-Titled by Moderator] Original Title: Screen time issue

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poonam_kumawat

Level 4 (1,080 points)

Oct 5, 2026 10:21 AM in response to RamKoushik

This can happen if the date/time or time zone was changed manually, because Screen Time uses the device’s date and time to record activity.

Try this:

Go to Settings ->General ->Date & Time and turn Set Automatically ON.
Make sure the correct Time Zone is showing.
Restart your iPhone.
Give Screen Time some time to record new activity normally.

I wouldn’t keep changing the date/time manually, as that can make the Screen Time data even more confusing.

If it still shows 0 or 24+ hours after a few days, update iOS.

More info: If you can't change the time or time zone on your Apple device