# Change the date and time format By default, messages in Zulip are displayed with a 12-hour timestamp (e.g. 3:00 PM, not 15:00). If you prefer to see the time displayed in a 24-hour format, you can do so easily using the following procedure: 1. Go to the [Display settings](/#settings/display-settings) {!settings.md!} 2. Select the option labeled **24-hour time (17:00 instead of 5:00 PM)**.