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Date, Time, and Currency

Configure how dates, times, and currency values are displayed across your organization in Zeltask. These settings ensure consistency for all users and accurate reporting.

Before You Start​

  • You need Admin permissions to modify organization settings
  • Changes apply to all users in your organization

Accessing Local Settings​

  1. Click Settings in the sidebar
  2. Under Organization Settings, click Local Settings

[Screenshot: Organization Settings menu with Local Settings selected]

Available Settings​

Configure the following options to match your organization's standards:

SettingDescriptionExamples
LanguageDefault language for the platform interfaceEnglish, Spanish, German
TimezoneOrganization's primary timezoneAmerica/New_York, Europe/Berlin
Date FormatHow dates appear throughout the platformDD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD
Time FormatHow times are displayed12-hour (AM/PM), 24-hour
Default CurrencyCurrency for cost tracking and reportsUSD, EUR, MXN

[Screenshot: Local Settings form with all fields visible]

Configuring Your Settings​

Step 1: Select Your Language​

  1. In Local Settings, locate the Language dropdown
  2. Select your organization's primary language
  3. Click Save

Step 2: Set Your Timezone​

  1. Locate the Timezone dropdown
  2. Select the timezone where your main operations are located
  3. Click Save

[GIF: Selecting timezone from dropdown]

Step 3: Choose Date and Time Formats​

  1. Select your preferred Date Format
  2. Select your preferred Time Format
  3. Click Save

Step 4: Set Default Currency​

  1. Locate the Currency dropdown
  2. Select the currency used for cost tracking
  3. Click Save

Why These Settings Matter​

SettingImpact
TimezoneEnsures scheduled tasks, due dates, and timestamps are accurate for your location
Date FormatPrevents confusion when reading dates (e.g., 01/02/2024 means different things in US vs. EU)
Time FormatMatches local conventions for shift schedules and timestamps
CurrencyEnsures accurate cost tracking for maintenance, inventory, and reporting

Tips​

  • Choose settings that match your organization's primary location
  • If your organization operates across multiple timezones, select the timezone of your headquarters or main plant
  • Date and time formats should match what your team uses in daily operations