How to Change Time Zone in Proton Calendar Correctly

Last update: 13/02/2025
Author Isaac
  • Setting the time zone in Proton Calendar prevents errors in events.
  • Discrepancies may be due to browser or operating system settings.
  • Google Calendar and other services may affect the time display.
  • Checking for settings and updates helps keep things in sync.

Changing the time zone in ProtonMail

Proton Calender is one of the most Wines to manage events privately and with encryption end-to-end. However, some users have reported issues with setting up the time zone, which can cause discrepancies when viewing the times of your events.

If you have noticed that the times of your events in Proton Calendar do not match your local time, or that invitations appear with incorrect times in your ProtonMail, this article will explain in detail how to solve this problem and what aspects you should take into account.

How to set the time zone correctly in Proton Calendar

Proton Calendar allows you to set a time zone so that all events are synchronized correctly. Here's how to make sure your settings are correct:

  • Accede to Proton Calender from the app or browser.
  • Go to the adjustments and locate the option time zone.
  • Please select the correct time zone based on your location.
  • Save changes and refresh the page if necessary.

This process should cause all future events to adjust to the correct time. However, if you continue to see errors, the problem may be with the adjustments from your browser or device.

Common issues with time zone in Proton Calendar

Several users have reported that even though they adjust the time zone in Proton Calendar, they still see discrepancies in other sections of ProtonMail. Some of the causes most common include:

  • Your browser's time zone is set to GMT instead of your actual time zone.
  • Event invitations in ProtonMail are displayed with the wrong time.
  • Events in the calendar sidebar have a different time than the one set in Proton Calendar.
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In these cases, a possible solution is to check your operating system and browser settings to make sure they are aligned with the time zone set in Proton Calendar.

How time zones affect other calendars and services

If you use other calendar platforms such as Google Calendar, Outlook or SuperSaaS, it is important to understand how they interact with Proton Calendar:

  • When syncing events from Google Calendar, the system usually automatically translates the time zone.
  • When importing events from other platforms, the time may appear incorrect if the time zone settings do not match.
  • iCal attachments can help set the correct time zone in other calendar programs.

Setting time zone in Proton Calendar

Additional settings to avoid display problems

If you are still experiencing time zone issues in Proton Calendar, you can try these additional steps:

  • Check that the version of the application in Android o iOS be up to date.
  • Make sure Proton Calendar can run in the background on your mobile device.
  • If you are using the web version, check the time settings in your browser.
  • Disable any battery optimization that may affect event timing.

Thanks to these adjustments, it is more likely that the time zone Proton Calendar to properly sync with your location.

Setting the time zone correctly in Proton Calendar is essential to ensure that all events appear at the correct time. By following the steps and recommendations provided, you can avoid common mistakes and ensure that all your appointments and reminders are displayed correctly in your ProtonMail account and other connected calendars.