How to Change the Time on Your Hyundai’s Clock

October 28th, 2026 by

How to change your Hyundai clock for daylight saving

When Daylight Saving Time ends, your phone switches over automatically, but your Hyundai’s clock may not. This year, clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Whether you’re getting ready ahead of time or just noticed your car is an hour off, here’s how to fix it in about a minute.

 

The steps depend on your dashboard. Hyundais from about 2017 on typically have a touchscreen, and earlier models usually use buttons and a knob on the radio. If you can tap your screen to change the radio station, go to Newer Hyundais. If not, jump to Older Hyundais.

Newer Hyundais (About 2017 and Newer, Touchscreen)

These steps cover most Palisade, Santa Fe, Tucson, Kona, Venue, Elantra, Sonata, Santa Cruz, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 models with a touchscreen or navigation.

How to Change Your Hyundai Clock

  1. Turn on the screen. Start your vehicle or switch it to ACC.
  2. Open Settings. Press the SETUP button next to the screen, or tap the Settings (gear) icon.
  3. Go to the clock menu. Select Date/Time or Clock. On some newer models, you’ll find it under General.
  4. Turn Daylight Saving Time OFF. In the fall, this is usually the only change you need. Switching it off sets the clock back one hour.
  5. Double-check the time. If it’s correct, tap the back arrow to exit. If not, try the tips below.

If Your Clock Still Isn’t Right

  • GPS Time: keep GPS Time on so the clock stays accurate, and make sure your time zone is set to Central.
  • Setting it by hand: turn off GPS Time, then use the on-screen arrows to set the hour and minute.
  • Gauge cluster clock: on most newer models, the clock behind the steering wheel matches the touchscreen automatically.

Menu names can vary slightly by model and year. Check your owner’s manual for the exact steps.

 

Older Hyundais (About 2016 and Older, Buttons and Knobs)

Older Hyundais use one of two clock setups. Look for a SETUP or CLOCK button on the radio, or a small separate clock with H and M buttons.

Option A: Radio with a SETUP or CLOCK Button (About 2010–2016)

  1. Turn the key to ACC or ON.
  2. Press SETUP. On some radios, press and hold CLOCK instead.
  3. Choose Clock by turning the TUNE knob, then press the knob to select it.
  4. Set the hour back one with the TUNE knob, then press the knob.
  5. Adjust the minutes if needed, then press the knob to save.

Option B: Separate Digital Clock with H and M Buttons (About 2009 and Older)

  1. Turn the key to ACC or ON.
  2. Press H to change the hour. It only moves forward, so press it 11 times to go back one hour.
  3. Press M to adjust the minutes if needed.

Tip: use these same steps any time your clock resets, like after a battery replacement.

Button names and locations vary by model. Check your owner’s manual for the exact steps.

 

Still Stuck? We’re Happy to Help

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Daylight Saving Time FAQ

When does Daylight Saving Time end in 2026?

Sunday, November 1, 2026. At 2 a.m., clocks go back one hour.

My Hyundai uses GPS. Why is it still an hour off?

On many Hyundais, GPS keeps the time accurate, but Daylight Saving Time is a separate setting. Turn it off in November and back on in March.

What if I can’t find a Daylight Saving Time setting?

Not every Hyundai has one. Turn off GPS Time and set the hour back one by hand.

Do I have to change the clock on my dashboard too?

Usually not on newer models, since the gauge cluster follows the touchscreen. Some older models have a separate dash clock that needs its own adjustment.

When do clocks change next?

Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 14, 2027. Turn Daylight Saving Time back on, or move the hour forward one.

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