Disable user toggle for automatic time zone; locking it 'On'

Joshua Paveglio 0 Reputation points
2025-04-28T17:50:32.9366667+00:00

I would like to disable the option for end user to toggle the 'set time zone automatically' switch and locking it in the 'On' position. User's image

The closest thing I have found is this 'should' be enabled by default (grayed out). I would like to utilize Autopilot / Intune to enable this as a OOBE function for all devices I manage across the board.

I have seen a lot about using regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\tzautoupdate and changing it to option 4. However, I do not want to disable the time zone updating automatically as we perform business across the country as well as locations with daylight savings.

I have also seen creating policies in Intune. But again, not what I am looking at as,

Gives set groups permission to set time zone,
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This sets a firm time zone which is not what we are looking for.User's image

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated, as I would think this should be a fairly default request withing Microsoft device management role within their own software.

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Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Configuration: The process of arranging or setting up computer systems, hardware, or software.
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