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Syria 2022 time zone update now available
On October 5, 2022, the Syrian government made an official announcement about a Daylight Saving Time (DST) time zone change. Since then, the official time has not advanced by an hour and has permanently shifted to the UTC+3 time zone. Microsoft is releasing updates to support this change. The October 2023 non-security preview release includes the update for Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 22H2. All other supported versions of Windows will receive this time adjustment in the November 14, 2023 monthly quality release. Read Syria 2022 time zone update now available for more details.
When will this happen:
- Since October 2022, Syria has observed the UTC+3 time, which is the country’s new standard time.
- October 26, 2023: Windows non-security preview release includes the update to address this time change for Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 22H2.
- November 14, 2023: Windows monthly quality release will include the update to address this time change for all supported versions of Windows.
How this will affect your organization:
Your organization will not be affected if your devices are running the following Windows versions and are promptly updated with the October 2023 non-security preview release or the November 2023 monthly quality update:
- Windows 11, version 22H2
- Windows 11, version 21H2
- Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows Server 2019
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows Server 2016
- Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 SP2
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 7.0 SP1
What you need to do to prepare:
Install the October 26, 2023 non-security preview release or the November 2023 monthly quality update as soon as possible. See additional information for other scenarios.
Additional information:
- Read Syria 2022 time zone update now available for more details and instructions.
- Use Interim guidance for Syria DST changes 2022 for any unsupported scenario.
- See Microsoft official policy in Daylight saving time help and support.
- Learn more on How Windows manages time zone changes.
Message ID: MC684796
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