A handy reminder on how to change the clock time in your Toyota, hopefully saving you a few minutes in the process!
Key takeaways:
- British Summer Time adds one hour on the last Sunday of March
- Greenwich Mean Time subtracts an hour on the last Sunday of October
- All new Toyota models will automatically adjust the time for you
- Many older Toyota models will also automatically adjust the time for you
- In all cases it is possible to manually adjust the time
In the UK, the clocks change twice a year between British Summer Time (BST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). One hour is added on the last Sunday of March, and one hour is subtracted on the last Sunday of October. While you may need to adjust some clocks manually, all new Toyota models will automatically update the time for you.
Automatic time adjustment has been available in selected Toyota models since the early 2010s. These models feature clocks that are integrated into their multimedia systems, which use either connected services, GPS information and satellite data, or a connection to your mobile phone to keep track of the correct time.
If it is necessary, owners can override this automatic function. Detailed instructions on how to manually adjust the time can be found in the owner’s handbook. However, the subheadings below provide simplified instructions on how to do this, based on the multimedia systems installed from the factory.
How do I change the clock time on cars with a Toyota Touch multimedia system?
The following new models with Toyota Touch / Touch 2 / Touch 3 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 Hybrid – Icon and Design grades
- Toyota Yaris – Icon and Design grades
- Toyota Yaris Cross – Icon grade
- Toyota Mirai – all grades
To manually override this automatic function, 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.
How do I change the clock time on cars with a Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system?
The following new models feature connected services through the Toyota Smart Connect or Toyota Smart Connect+ multimedia systems. They are designed to use internet-based connected services to automatically adjust the time.
- Toyota Aygo X – Excel and GR Sport grades
- Toyota Yaris – Excel and GR Sport grades
- Toyota GR Yaris – all grades
- Toyota Yaris Cross – Design, GR Sport and Excel grades
- Toyota Corolla – all grades
- Toyota Prius – all grades
- Toyota C-HR – all grades
- Toyota C-HR+ – all grades
- Toyota bZ4X – all grades
- Toyota RAV4 – all grades
- Toyota Land Cruiser – all grades
To manually override this automatic function, 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.
What if my new Toyota model isn’t listed above?
The new Toyota Urban Cruiser (below), Toyota Proace Verso and Toyota Proace City Verso are equipped with different multimedia systems to those listed above. However, they are still designed to automatically update the time using GPS satellite information.
To manually override this automatic function, follow the simple steps below:
- Urban Cruiser: touch the digital clock display on the top of the multimedia home screen to enter the time settings menu. Select Date/Time Settings then use the up/down cursors to manually adjust the hour/minute. Touch Confirm to store the new time.
- Proace Verso and Proace City Verso: select the Settings menu in the top banner of the home screen, 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.
How do I change the clock time on a recently discontinued or older Toyota?
The above instructions cover all new Toyota passenger car models. If your vehicle is not listed, we suggest looking through your owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to manually change the clock time. 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.
FAQs
Why do the clocks change?
Clocks change twice a year to make better use of daylight. The practice was originally introduced to save energy and align waking hours with daylight.
Does my Toyota clock change automatically?
All new and many recent Toyota models automatically adjust the time. This is achieved using either connected services, GPS information and map data, or a connection to your mobile phone.
Why hasn’t my Toyota clock changed automatically?
Check whether automatic time adjustment is enabled in the vehicle’s settings. If your model does not support automatic adjustment, the time will need to be changed manually.
When did the different Toyota multimedia systems appear?
This depends on the age and specification grade of your Toyota. But as a rough guide, the Toyota Touch multimedia system was introduced from 2011 onwards, Touch 2 from 2014 and Touch 3 from 2024. Toyota Smart Connect was installed on selected grades and models from 2021 onwards, and Smart Connect+ first arrived in 2022.
How can I tell which multimedia system is in my Toyota?
The most accurate way to tell is through the system itself. Navigate to the settings/setup screen, click on general/system information, then press the system/software/device information button.
What connected services are available in my Toyota?
The Toyota GB website has multimedia hub that allows owners to easily access guides, FAQs and troubleshooting guides for Toyota multimedia systems, navigation and connectivity features.
What can I do if I do not have a hard copy of my owner’s manual?
Owners of Toyota models produced since 2012 can download a digital copy of their owner’s manual via this link on the Toyota GB website.
On my 2018 Yaris petrol model, how do I change the clock? No instructions in manual OR online.
I do not have clock option in setup, General…
Hi Julie, thanks for your question.
Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
Thanks.
Just had a first year service on aygo x at 1250 miles..Charged 230£ and included in that charge was a replacement pollen filter at 57.10£.A pollen filter in the UK does not need replacing at that mileage .In fact it would have been pointless even using a vac on it.
Incidently I must say what a brilliant car the aygo x is.I have previously owned three mk 2 aygos plus many other Toyotas and none of my cars have ever needed any warranty work .
Hi I just bought a new Yaris Cross Excel today and I had ordered the city pack to be added and the panoramic roof. I had been driving the Corolla GR Sport and I specifically asked the Toyota salesman would I lose any tech features when changing to the Yaris Cross. He assured me the only feature I would lose would be the Heads Up Display because Toyota aren’t making them any more. I was disappointed but I can live without it. Today I collected my new car and was very annoyed to discover that I no longer have wireless apple CarPlay and my head display unit is the older unit with the smaller screen that I had in my Auris- 3 cars ago!!! The salesman said it’s all to do with the city pack and connectivity. I am very annoyed indeed and what should have been a happy day has turned into a bad day. Can someone please tell me what can be done and why this has happened. This is my 4th Toyota and it may be my last if this isn’t sorted. I can’t understand why when I added more tech did I end up with less!!
Hi Susan, thanks for reaching out.
Firstly, congratulations and thank you for choosing Toyota. We apologise for the disappointment caused.
The City Pack comes with Toyota Touch 2 with Go Navigation, 8” Multimedia screen and Smartphone integration including Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. The Excel and GR Sport grades feature the 9″ HD Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system with wireless smartphone integration including Apple CarPlay & connected cloud Navigation.
To provide you with further support, please contact our Customer Relations team. They can be found through the following link: https://fal.cn/3zL0D
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Hi that doesn’t make sense! Why does adding the city pack to the excel mean I had to downgrade the multimedia system?? The salesman did not tell me this and now I have a car I’m very disappointed in. 😢 This is my 4th Toyota but may be my last.
Hi Susan,
We understand this can be frustrating and apologise for any inconvenience.
We recommend contacting Customer Relations with this issue so that they can support you further. Our team are more than happy to talk through this with you. Should you wish to contact them, they can be found through the following link: https://fal.cn/3zL0D
Thanks.
I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo x Exclusive with canvas roof and am trying to learn about the different functions of my car. I cannot change the time on my clock. your instructions tell me to go to settings and then choose general. General does not come up as an option. Pressing the clock icon on screen shows me a clock face with the time but nothing tells me how to change it.Please can you help?
Hi Isabel,
Please provide your vehicle registration so that we can assist you further with this.
Thanks.
Are all Aygo X owners stuck with a Centigrade External Temperature reading ? There is nothing in the manual to mention how one changes it to Fahrenheit ? This is the same with Lexus ! …. The US uses F !
Have just bought Toyota Yaris Hybrid HJ73AWW with Sat Nav. In the manual the current speed limit is shown on the map display, but it does not show on my screen. I can’t find any info. on speed limits in the manual. Is there some way of turning it on?
Hi Colin, thanks for getting in touch.
To have your speed limit displayed whilst driving, you can select this through pressing your meter control switch. These look like this ” on your steering wheel.
For more information, please consult your Owner’s Manual under ‘Display and Menu icons’. This can be viewed online here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/customer/manuals
Please let us know if we can assist further.
Thanks.
I have just purchased a 2023 Aygo x undercover – how do I adjust time on 9 “ display can,t find info anywhere. Thanks
Hi Sylvia, thanks for getting in contact.
Please provide your vehicle registration so that we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
DN23 XBU
Hi Sylvia,
We sincerely apologise for our delay in getting back to you.
Is this query something you still require assistance with?
Thanks.
I have a.aygox cross been trying alter clock to no avail tells you go to settings select general when you press on this nothing happens. Aygo x pure
Hi Alan, thanks for getting in contact.
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing these issues.
Please can you provide your vehicle registration so that we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
How do I change the clock on my Yaris hybrid 2020? Registration No NL20 OJU.
Hi Sandra,
We sincerely apologise for our delay in getting back to you.
Is this query something you still require assistance with?
Thanks.
I have a Yaris Cross Excel bought in July this year with a City Pack. The clock has not updated. I have gone into settings on the smart display and it shows adjust time by GPS and daylight saving time also selected.
I believe with the City Pack I have the Touch2 display. As a result I believe the time should adjust automatically by synchronising with my phone. I’ve plugged my phone in and time doesn’t change.
I’m confused about whether the time should update automatically and whether this is by GPS or synchronising with the phone, why it hasn’t done so and how do I get the correct time displayed?
Any advice would be grateful. Thanks
Hi Ian, thanks for getting in touch.
Our Multimedia and Connectivity team are best placed to advise on this.
The team can be contacted here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity
Thanks.