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Set time zone automatically: a bunch of hooey!
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ibook_steve
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Feb 23, 2013, 04:07 PM
 
On my 2010 MBP, this option simply does not work. The time is set correctly automatically, but auto time zone detection does not. Is it just me?

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Feb 23, 2013, 04:47 PM
 
I expect it works by loading an Apple server, which geolocates you via your IP address. If you use a VPN service, you'd have the same final IP address regardless of your location. It would likewise fail if your IP range is a new one, not in their files.

I've tried it on one cross-country trip. I think it worked; I don't specifically recall having to reset the time zones. But it's also been awhile since.
     
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Feb 24, 2013, 02:47 AM
 
I travel across the country quite a bit and it never works. Could it be the hotel wi-fi networks that are the problem? Then again, I've tried it at the sites I visit (when I'm working) and it still doesn't seem to work or even when I come home. Oh well. Not a huge deal, just annoying.

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Feb 24, 2013, 04:31 AM
 
Delete your Date and Time pref file? Sometimes the old tricks are the best ones.
     
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Feb 24, 2013, 03:54 PM
 
Never worked for me either, not just in hotels, but also at my best friend's house who the exact same router as I have at home.
     
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Feb 24, 2013, 11:56 PM
 
This has worked fine for me. Are you sure you have location services enabled, though? These can be found in the Security & Privacy > Privacy section of the Sys Prefs.
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Feb 25, 2013, 08:02 PM
 
Yes Location Services are enabled. What locations have you been at where it worked?

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Feb 26, 2013, 01:16 AM
 
Originally Posted by ibook_steve View Post
Yes Location Services are enabled. What locations have you been at where it worked?
Phew, I've been traveling a lot, lot: everywhere in Europe, including more exotic countries such as Romania, South Korea, Japan, Chile, etc. I've never had a problem with that, to be honest, and I'm a bit surprised.
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