--- title: Time Zone Settings description: Easily update your ReadTheory time zone to reflect your local time. This quick guide applies to both teacher and student accounts for accurate tracking. --- [Skip to content](https://help.readtheory.org/time-zone-settings#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![Logo](https://help.readtheory.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=300&height=56&name=Logo.png)](https://readtheory.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ReadTheory Knowledge Base](https://help.readtheory.org/?hsLang=en) 2. [Account & Access](https://help.readtheory.org/account-access?hsLang=en) # Time Zone Settings ## Ensure Accurate Timing for Reports, Quizzes, and Activities 🌎 Setting the correct time zone in your ReadTheory account ensures all your data, like quiz timestamps, activity deadlines, and progress tracking, is shown accurately. ### 📑 Table of Contents - [Why Time Zone Settings Matter](https://help.readtheory.org/time-zone-settings#why) - [How to Set Your Time Zone](https://help.readtheory.org/time-zone-settings#how-to-set) - [Student Time Zone Settings](https://help.readtheory.org/time-zone-settings#student) - [Related Articles & Resources](https://help.readtheory.org/time-zone-settings#related-resources) --- ### Why Time Zone Settings Matter ReadTheory’s platform and servers operate on **Eastern Standard Time (currently EDT)**. Setting your local time zone ensures that all timestamps, such as quiz completion times, activity tracking, and reports, accurately reflect your location. --- ### How to Set Your Time Zone Updating your time zone is easy and takes less than a minute! Here's how: 1. Log into your ReadTheory account. 2. Click on your name in the top-right corner and select "Edit Profile." ![edit profile-1](https://help.readtheory.org/hubfs/edit%20profile-1.svg) 3. Scroll down to find the "Time Zone" section. ![time zone](https://help.readtheory.org/hubfs/time%20zone.svg) 4. Use the dropdown menu to select your correct time zone. 5. Click Save to apply your changes. That’s it—your timestamps will now match your local time. ✨ --- ### Student Time Zone Settings Your students can update their time zones using the exact same steps from within their own student accounts. We recommend confirming that all students have accurate time zones selected, especially when assigning activities with specific due dates or times. --- ### Related Articles & Resources [How to Edit Your Account Information](https://help.readtheory.org/faq/account?hsLang=en) [Creating Classrooms & Student Accounts](https://help.readtheory.org/faq/creating-classrooms-and-student-accounts?hsLang=en) [Managing Your Premium Subscription & Billing](https://help.readtheory.org/faq/managing-your-premium-subscription-billing?hsLang=en) [Assigning Activities](https://help.readtheory.org/faq/activities?hsLang=en) [How to View Student Progress](https://help.readtheory.org/faq/progress-reports?hsLang=en) --- Have questions? We’re here to help. Reach out anytime at [support@readtheory.org](mailto:support@readtheory.org). - [Getting Started](https://help.readtheory.org/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Using ReadTheory](https://help.readtheory.org/using-readtheory?hsLang=en) - [Account & Access](https://help.readtheory.org/account-access?hsLang=en) - [Premium, Billing & Subscriptions](https://help.readtheory.org/premium-billing-subscriptions?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.readtheory.org/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [FAQs](https://help.readtheory.org/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Reporting & Benchmarks](https://help.readtheory.org/reporting-benchmarks?hsLang=en) [![Group 2085662763](https://help.readtheory.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%202085662763.png?width=100&height=71&name=Group%202085662763.png "Group 2085662763")](https://readtheory.org/) Copyright © 2026, ReadTheory LP