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Why Microsoft Lists Calendar View Shows the Wrong Time
Question details
The user is trying to understand why the red current-time indicator in the Microsoft Lists calendar view is displaying the incorrect time.
- Product
- Microsoft Lists
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing and managing events in the calendar view of Microsoft Lists.
- Observed behavior
- The current-time indicator (red line) displays the server time rather than the local time zone configured for the user's Microsoft account.
Verify that your Microsoft account regional settings and your device's local time zone are correctly configured to ensure the issue is not caused by local misconfigurations.
Submit Feedback for Microsoft Lists Time Zone Sync
Because the calendar view currently defaults to server time by design, there is no direct setting to fix this behavior. The recommended action is to verify your account settings and submit a feature request to Microsoft.
The red line in the Microsoft Lists calendar view points to the same server time regardless of the time zone configured on individual accounts. Currently, Microsoft Lists does not provide a built-in toggle or setting to change this behavior.
Log in to your Microsoft account profile and double-check that your 'Region' and 'Time zone' settings accurately reflect your current physical location.
Open your web browser and go to https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ to access the official community request board.
Type 'Lists calendar view time zone' in the search bar. If you see existing posts describing the red indicator line issue, upvote them to increase their visibility to Microsoft developers.
If no relevant posts exist, click 'Send feedback' to create a new request explaining that the current-time indicator should sync with the local account time zone rather than the server time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I manually change the time zone for the red line in Microsoft Lists?
No. Microsoft Lists does not currently offer a setting to manually adjust the time zone specifically for the calendar view's current-time indicator. It defaults to the server time.
Will changing my computer's local time fix the calendar indicator?
No. Changing your PC's time will not affect the Microsoft Lists calendar view, because the red line's position is dictated by the Microsoft Lists server, not your local device settings.
Where can I report this calendar issue to Microsoft?
You can report this limitation and request a feature update by visiting the official Microsoft Feedback Portal at https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/.
