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Your LG TV uses the current time for features such as the Power On/Off Timer and for showing program information in the Guide. If the time is incorrect, confirm your network or antenna connection and verify that automatic time setting and region options are configured correctly.
Please Note
- Some LG TV models may not support automatic time setting.
- The on-screen menu names and layout can vary by model, region, and webOS version.
- If you disable automatic time setting, timer features may not work as expected until you set the correct time manually.
An incorrect time on an LG TV can occur in these situations.
If the TV cannot receive time information from the internet or digital broadcast signals, or if region-related settings are incorrect, the clock may display the wrong time. This can also happen when automatic time setting is turned off.
1. The TV is not connected to the internet
When the TV is offline, it may not be able to sync to internet standard time.
2. The antenna/cable signal is not connected or not available
If you rely on broadcast time information, the TV may show an incorrect time when an antenna/cable connection is missing or the broadcast signal is unavailable.
3. Region or location settings are incorrect
If the region/location is set incorrectly, the TV may apply the wrong time zone or daylight saving rules.
4. Automatic time setting is turned off
When automatic time is disabled, the TV will not update the clock unless you set it manually.
Check the current time and configure the clock on an LG TV as follows.
Step 1. Check the current TV time in the Guide
Setting: Live TV > Guide
1. Open Live TV.
2. Open the Guide.
3. Check the time shown on the Guide screen.
Note: The location of the clock on the Guide screen may vary by model and region.
Step 2. Enable automatic time setting (webOS 24 and later, including 2024 models and newer)
Setting: Settings > General > System > Time & Timer > Set Automatically
1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Select All Settings.
3. Go to General > System > Time & Timer.
4. Turn on Set Automatically.
If your TV is connected to the internet, it can sync using internet standard time. If an antenna/cable is connected and digital broadcast time information is available, the TV may also sync from the broadcast signal.
Step 3. If the time is still incorrect, confirm the required conditions
Setting: Settings > General > System > Time & Timer
1. Confirm the TV is connected to the internet.
2. If you use broadcast time, confirm the antenna/cable is connected and live channels are available.
3. Confirm your region/location settings are correct.
4. Return to Time & Timer and confirm Set Automatically is enabled.
Step 4. Set the time manually (when automatic time is unavailable or not working)
Setting: Settings > General > System > Time & Timer
1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Select All Settings.
3. Go to General > System > Time & Timer.
4. Turn off Set Automatically.
5. Enter the current date and time, then save.
After setting the correct time, re-check timer features such as Power On/Off Timer.
FAQ
- Q. What should I do if my LG TV keeps showing the wrong time?
- A. Confirm the TV is connected to the internet and/or an antenna/cable signal, verify region/location settings, and make sure Set Automatically is enabled under Time & Timer. If the time is still incorrect, turn off Set Automatically and set the time manually.
- Q. How do I set the LG TV clock manually?
- A. Go to Settings > General > System > Time & Timer, turn off Set Automatically, then enter the current date and time and save.
Still Need Help?
If the steps above did not resolve your issue, please visit the LG Electronics Support website. You can chat with our virtual assistant or schedule a service repair for further assistance.
※ Please note that service fees may apply for engineer visits if your product is out of warranty.