Top 3 Ways to Fix Your Clock Is Ahead/Behind Error in Google Chrome

Quick Tips

• Ensure your device’s date and time are accurate by syncing with the internet.
• Remove cookies and cache that might be causing time discrepancies.
• Ensure you’re using the latest version of Chrome to avoid compatibility issues.

Preliminary Fixes

• Restart Chrome: A simple restart can sometimes resolve the issue if it’s related to temporary glitches.
• Disable Extensions: Temporarily turn off browser extensions that might interfere with time settings.
• Verify Certificate Validity: Ensure the website’s SSL certificate is valid to prevent clock errors.
• Check for Chrome Updates: Ensure you’re running on the latest version of the Chrome browser to avoid compatibility issues.

Fix 1: Fix the Incorrect Date & Time on Your PC

Step 1: Right-click the date and time section on your computer’s taskbar.

Step 2: Select the Adjust date/time option.

That redirects you to the Date & Time section of the Windows Settings menu.

Step 3: If your PC’s date and time are incorrect, toggle off the Set time automatically option.

Step 4: Under the Set time and date manually option, tap the Change button.

Step 5: Adjust your system date and time and click Change.

Step 6: Finally, click the Sync now button to synchronize your clock.

Note: Synchronizing your clock to the Windows Time Server requires an active internet connection.

That’s it. You have fixed your clock error in your Chrome browser. If this didn’t help, check out the next fix.

Fix 2: Clear Browser Cookies & Cache

Temporary files (cached images and cookies) storing incorrect or outdated calendar and time information are sometimes responsible for the Your time is ahead (or behind) error on your Chrome browser. Deleting these temporary files could help clear this error. Here’s how.

Note: Clearing cookies and cached files will sign you out of most websites you’ve previously logged into on the browser. Your Google account, however, will remain signed in.

Step 1: Tap the Chrome menu icon at the top-right corner of the browser.

Step 2: Select Settings.

That opens the Chrome Settings menu in a new tab.

Step 3: Go to Privacy and security.

Step 4: Select the Delete browsing data option.

Step 5: Tap the time range drop-down button and change the time range to All time.

Step 6: Ensure that the Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files options are checked, then tap the Clear data button to proceed.

That will delete all browser cookies and cache files. When the process is completed, close the Chrome browser and restart your computer. Upon restart, the Your clock is ahead/behind error should no longer appear.

If this didn’t help fix the issue, then you may have to replace your PC’s CMOS battery, continue reading.

Fix 3: Replace CMOS Battery

A CMOS battery is different from the regular battery that powers your laptop. It is a small-sized battery that is usually located on your PC’s motherboard and is responsible for maintaining the time, date, and other system configurations on your computer. Ever wondered how your computer’s date and time stay accurate even when you shut it down or remove its battery? Yes, the CMOS battery is responsible for that.

Adjust your PC’s clock settings or try other troubleshooting tips mentioned above to clear the error message and use Chrome to surf your favorite websites.