Question about time zones in Google Ads.
- Thread starter Benz777
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Google Ads permit you to select the account's currency US dollar and preferred time zone during setup, but both settings are permanent and cannot be changed later
Benz777
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- Mar 2, 2024
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Thank you, but why can't I select a time zone other than the US? For example, if I select Brazil's time zone -3, I need to provide proof of Brazilian citizenship. I'm confused.
Thomas SEO
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Google Ads uses the time zone set in your account. If you're targeting multiple regions, be sure to adjust your campaign schedules accordingly to match local peak hours for better performance.
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Use New York time zone. Its most popular
Benz777
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Thank you. I have a US IP address and a US company information. It seems I can only select the US time zone and cannot select a time zone outside the US.
NovaKhaleel
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- Oct 25, 2025
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Use a VPN only during setup if you need to trigger another region's default time zone, then select USD manually.
Benz777
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Thank you, but I still have a question. I already have an MCC (US) and I'm applying for a new advertising account within it. If I want to choose the +8 time zone, do I just need to switch my VPN to UTC+8? Normally, when I choose UTC+8, the system asks me to fill in new information, such as a street address in Hong Kong and my personal ID. I don't have these. What should I do?