How to adjust the time on your Toyota’s clock

Adjust the time

We are all required to adjust the time. To make better use of daylight hours, clocks in the UK jump between British Summer Time (BST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) each year. One hour is added on the last Sunday of March, and one hour is subtracted on the last Sunday of October.

Many new Toyota models will automatically adjust the time for you, while some other models need to be adjusted manually. The subheadings below clearly identify the new Toyota models and grades that fall into each category, as well as providing clear, step-by-step instructions on how to manually adjust the time in every model within the current Toyota passenger car range.

Adjust the time
Toyota Yaris GR Sport with Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system

Adjust the time: models with Toyota Touch / Touch 2 multimedia systems

The following new models with Toyota Touch and Toyota Touch 2 multimedia systems are designed to automatically adjust the time by synchronising with your mobile phone. This function applies to both the digital clock within the multimedia system and digital clock within the multi-information display in the instrument cluster.

Toyota Aygo X – Pure, Edge, Air Edition grades

Toyota Yaris – all grades (pictured above)

Toyota Yaris X – Icon and Design grades

Toyota Corolla – Icon grade

Toyota C-HR – Icon grade

Toyota Highlander – all grades

Toyota Mirai – all grades

It is possible to manually override this automatic function. To do so, press the Setup cog icon on the main screen, then select General within the sub-menu. Select the Date & Time option, after which you will be able to choose to manually set the time, select the time zone and switch between 12- and 24-hour time display.

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Toyota bZ4X with Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system

Models with Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system

The following new Toyota models feature connected services through the Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system. They are also designed to use GPS information and map data to automatically adjust the time.

Toyota Aygo X – Exclusive grade

Toyota Yaris X – Excel and GR Sport grades

Toyota Corolla – Icon Tech, Design, GR Sport, Trek and Excel grades

Toyota C-HR – Design, Excel and GR Sport grades

Toyota bZ4X – all grades (pictured above)

Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Plug-in – all grades

It is possible to manually override this automatic function. To do so, press the Settings cog icon on the main screen, then touch General within the sub-menu. Select the Date & Time option, after which you will be able to choose to manually set the time, select the time zone and switch between 12- and 24-hour time display.

Toyota GR86 interior

Adjust the time: Toyota GR86 and Toyota GR Supra

The clock on the Toyota GR86’s multimedia screen is designed to automatically update after being connected and synchronised with the owner’s mobile phone. This function can be set from the home screen by pressing the Settings cog icon, then pressing General > Clock > Time Setting > Sync with Phone.

It is also possible to override this automatic function. Starting from the home screen, press the Settings cog icon, then press General > Clock > Time Setting > Manual. Adjust the time manually then press OK. Within the Clock menu it is also possible to switch between 12- and 24-hour time display.

Toyota GR Supra uses voice commands to access in-menu functions, including those to adjust the time

The clock on the Toyota GR Supra’s multimedia screen is factory set to update automatically. However, it is possible to manually adjust various time features by accessing the relevant in-car menu through voice commands.

After pressing the voice activation button on the right of the steering wheel, say “My Vehicle“. When prompted to do so by the system, say the commands “System settings“, “Date and time” and then either “Time“, “Time zone” or “Time format” to access the relevant in-menu function. The desired setting can then be applied using the rotary controller on the centre console.

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Land Cruiser is the only Toyota passenger car to adjust the time with physical buttons

Adjust the time: Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser is the only passenger car in the Toyota line-up where the clock is adjusted using physical buttons, which on this model is located directly under the clock display in the dashboard. Here you will find three buttons: ‘H’, ‘M’ and ‘:00’. Pressing the ‘H’ button advances the clock by one hour, and the ‘M’ button by one minute. The ‘:00’ button rounds to the nearest hour.

Toyota Proace Verso with Pro Touch infotainment system

Adjust the time: Toyota Proace Verso

The clock on the Toyota Proace Verso’s Pro Touch infotainment system is set to update automatically using GPS and map data from the satellite navigation system.

However, it is also possible to manually adjust the time and other time display features using the in-car menus. Select the Settings menu in the top banner of the touchscreen, then press the Options button to access the secondary page. Select Setting the time-date followed by pressing either the Date or Time tabs and adjust using the numeric keypad. Confirm any changes by pressing OK.

What if I own an older Toyota?

The above instructions will probably cover most Toyota passenger car models from recent years. But for specific instructions relating to your vehicle or commercial vehicle, we suggest looking through your owner’s manual. If you do not possess a hard copy of this manual, owners of Toyota models produced since 2012 can download a digital copy on the Toyota UK website.

Remember that if you have any query about the operation of your car, feel free to pop in to your local Toyota centre for advice or contact us on social media and we’ll try to help.

201 comments

  1. Rav4, new model, is it possible to change the time in the clock of cluster?? without change the time in navigation system?? are both clocks independents? or, if i change navigation system time, should the time in the cluster change?

    1. Hi Sylvia,
      Thanks for getting in touch.
      We can confirm that the clocks are separate and the clock on the navigation system auto changes based on the GPS signal and the other clock can be changed via the steering wheel controls and dashboard settings menu.
      Hope this helps.

    1. Hi Indi,

      Thanks for contacting us. The Toyota tank is not something we distribute in the UK. Please contact Toyota in your region for further guidance.

      Thanks.

    1. Hi Edwin,

      Thanks for getting in touch. We don’t sell the Harrier in the UK, so we would advise for you to contact Toyota in your region as they will be able to assist you further.

      Thanks.

    1. Hi Ashma,

      Thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately we can’t help as the 2011 Sai is not a UK vehicle. We would advise for you to contact Toyota in your region, as they will be able to assist you further.

      Thanks.

    2. Go to ‘double windows icon’ (setup), on first page, click the top right button (second from right).. these all in Japanese, then try to select right button above the colorful button color change (in Japanese), change the selection from auto to manual (yip it’s in Japanese).. you’ll be surprised you seen the ‘H’ & ‘M’ to change there which can be ‘change’ by moving up/down arrow to change the value. Done changes of my SAI 2013, ditto case like yours.

    1. Hi Ritva,

      Thanks for getting in touch. If you could please provide a VIN number, we will be able to assist you further.

    1. Hi there,

      Thanks for getting in touch. On the Yaris the clock is adjusted using physical buttons usually located close to the clock display. You’ll find either two or three buttons: ‘H’, ‘M’, and possibly ‘:00’. Pressing the ‘H’ button advances the clock by one hour, and the ‘M’ button by one minute. If present, the ‘:00’ button rounds to the nearest hour.

      Thanks.

    1. Hi Mustafa,
      Thanks for your comment.
      As we are Toyota UK, we can only advise on UK specification vehicles, so we would recommend contacting the Toyota distributor in your region for further help with your query.
      Thanks.

  2. How do I change the time on the dashboard clock on my Camry ? The main clock has changed since the clocks went forward but the dash is an hour behind.

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