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# Configure Next Experience language and region preferences

# Configure Next Experience language and region preferences {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated January 30, 2025  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Configure Next Experience language and region preferences to achieve the UI that works best for you.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to User MenuPreferencesLanguage \& Region.
2. Select the preferences that you want to configure.  
   {#next-experience-language-preferences__table_d5d_s2f_jqb__entry__2}

   | Option | Description |
   |-|-|
   | ![Date and time format.]() | Sets the format in which dates and times appear. The options include: 1. YYYY-MM-DD 09:00:01 5 min ago 2. YYYY-MM-DD 09:00 5 min ago 3. YYYY-MM-DD 09:00:01 4. YYYY-MM-DD 09:00 5. 5 min ago {#next-experience-language-preferences__ol_inc_5v2_2sb} Note: If you select YYYY-MM-DD 09:00 5 min ago or YYYY-MM-DD 09:00 for the current year, the current year (YYYY) will be omitted. The option 5 min ago refers to a relative time format that displays how much time has passed since a specific event has occurred. |
   | ![Timezone.]() | Determines the time zone or returns to the default time zone for the current session. Upon the next login, the time zone setting reverts to the system default, or user profile setting for time zone. |
   | ![Language.]() | Sets the language used for your instance when you have access to more than one language. This preference displays only if the language plugin is installed. For more information, see [Activate a language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateALanguage&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US). |
   [Table 1. Display preferences]

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