Cellular Time (autotimesvc)
Registry Name
autotimesvcDisplay Name
Cellular TimeDescription
This service sets time based on NITZ messages from a Mobile Network.For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status
StoppedDefault Startup Type
Manual (Trigger Start)Image Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k autoTimeSvcDLL File Path
C:\WINDOWS\System32\autotimesvc.dllDependencies
The service depends on the following system components to function properly: System components that depend on this service to function properly:- None
Log On As
NT AUTHORITY\LocalServiceAdditional Information
The autotimesvc service is used to set the time on your Windows computer based on Network Identity and Time Zone (NITZ) messages from a mobile network. The service checks for NITZ messages from your mobile network every 60 seconds. If it finds a NITZ message, it uses the time in the message to set the time on your computer.