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How to Change the System Date and Time

Wii & Wii mini

In this article, you'll learn how to change the date and time.

The Calendar screen allows you to change the Wii console's date and time settings. The time is in military time (a 24 hour clock) and does not automatically adjust for Daylight Saving time.

To make a selection, point to the desired option and press the A Button.

Complete these steps

  1. Select the Wii button from the Wii Menu.
  2. Select Wii Settings.
  3. Select Calendar.
To adjust the date
  1. Select Date.
  2. Select the up or down arrows that correspond with the month, date, and year to adjust each setting.
    • Depending on the language the system is set to, the date format may be different.
      • English: MM / DD / YYYY
      • Spanish: DD / MM / YYYY
      • French: DD / MM / YYYY
      • Portuguese: DD / MM / YYYY
  3. Select Confirm to save any changes.
To adjust the time
  1. Select Time.
  2. Select the up or down arrows that correspond with the hours and minutes to adjust each setting.
    • The Wii console uses a 24 hour clock (military time). For example 1:00 p.m. is displayed as 13:00.
  3. Select Confirm to save any changes.

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