I’m getting wrong email timestamps in Gmail, but when emails are saved as EML files, they show the correct date. Is there a Gmail setting to fix this?
As someone who’s dealt with this issue before, I can shed some light on the matter. Gmail’s timestamp display can be affected by various factors, including time zone settings and syncing issues. One solution I found effective was double-checking my Gmail account’s time zone settings. Navigate to Settings > See all settings > General, then scroll down to ‘Language and time zone.’ Ensure it matches your current location. Another potential fix is to clear your browser cache and cookies, as outdated data can sometimes cause display discrepancies. If the problem persists, try accessing Gmail through a different browser or the official mobile app to see if the issue is isolated to one particular interface. It’s worth noting that EML files typically preserve the original timestamp metadata, which is why they show the correct date. If all else fails, consider reaching out to Gmail support directly, as they may be able to identify any account-specific issues causing the discrepancy.
I’ve encountered this issue too, and it can be quite frustrating. One thing that worked for me was checking my account’s ‘Inbox type’ setting. Go to Settings > See all settings > Inbox, and make sure it’s set to ‘Default’. Sometimes, using other inbox types can mess with timestamp displays.
Another potential culprit could be browser extensions or add-ons interfering with Gmail’s functionality. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the problem.
If you’re using IMAP to access Gmail through a desktop client, ensure that your client’s time settings are correct. Mismatched times between your client and Gmail’s servers can cause these discrepancies.
Lastly, if you’re dealing with a large volume of emails, give Gmail some time to properly index and display all messages. Sometimes it just needs a bit of patience to sort itself out.
yo, i had this problem too. it drove me nuts! check ur computer’s clock, man. if it’s off, gmail gets confused. also, try logging out n back in. that fixed it for me. if nothin works, hit up gmail support. they might have some secret fix