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Alex-PortCityMakerspace
Level 1

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

Hi, long time user first time caller.

We have our paypal account linked. Currently transactions that Paypal's system sees (for example) on March 1st at 2:52AM are being brought into QuickBooks Online with a date of February 28th.

 

I believe we had an issue with this previously and found a time zone issue that moved items a few hours behind, but looking at it now I can't figure out what this is or how to correct it. Any advice on how to make sure these transactions are brought in at the correct time and date?

 

I checked our paypal account settings, we are set for our current time zone (GMT -4)

Haven't found where any time zone settings might be in QBO.

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ChristieAnn
QuickBooks Team

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

Thank you for visiting the QuickBooks Community, Alex-PortCityMakerspace. I'll provide details about the time used in QuickBooks Online and how its works so you can how to change it.

 

Please keep in mind that the time of the reports and other transactions displayed in QuickBooks is determined by the timezone assigned to your address in Account and Settings. That being said, this will be based on what you've set up on your computer. I suggest changing the time in your computer settings to ensure that the transactions from Paypal's system and QBO match.

 

Here's how for Windows 10:

 

1. At the bottom-right of the screen, click on the time and select Adjust Date/Time.

2. Turn on Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically in the Date & Time tab. If you don't want to turn them on, make sure to choose the correct Time Zone from the Time Zone drop-down menu.

3. Close the Time & Language window.

 

For Windows 7, 8, & Vista:

 

1. At the bottom-right of the screen, click on the time and select the Change date and time settings link.

3. Make sure the date and time are correct, then hit OK.

4. Click the Change time zone button.

5. Choose the correct time zone, then click OK.

6. Hit OK to close the Date and Time Settings window.

 

If the issue persists, I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Support Team. They have the tools to review your account in a secure environment and investigate the cause of the incorrect time zone.

 

Please refer to this article to see steps on how you can review downloaded bank and credit card transactions by matching or adding them to avoid double data: Categorize and match online bank transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

Please let me know if there is anything else that I can do for you about your transactions in QBO. I'm always around to help with your concern, 

Alex-PortCityMakerspace. Take care!

Alex-PortCityMakerspace
Level 1

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

Thank you for the reply ChristieAnn!

It seems like it was likely an issue on PayPal's side. We have access to a separate paypal management website, and the timezone was set to Pacific time instead of Eastern time. We have changed it over, so hopefully this takes care of our issue!

pmcelwee
Level 2

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

Did this fix it? Would you mind saying where in PayPal you found that setting (what "PayPal management website")?

 

I have been struggling for years with PayPal transactions coming into QBO (through Connect to PayPal) in GMT time, when I am in GMT-4. So, for the last 4 hours of the day, they come into QBO as the next day.

 

Thanks!

Mich_S
QuickBooks Team

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

Hi there, pmcelwee. I appreciate you joining the thread.

 

The time of the reports and other transactions shown in QuickBooks Online is based on how you set it up on your computer. Specifically, this information is determined by the timezone assigned to your address from the Account and Settings. Make sure to properly select the time for your transactions from PayPal's system and QBO match. To do so, you can go through the steps provided by my colleague ChristieAnn.

 

It'd be best to get in touch with PayPal Support to learn more about their management website. This also allows them to look into it more thoroughly and provide you with the next steps to take. 

 

If you're all good with this, feel free to review this module to fix any discrepancies on your account balances: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online.


You can always get back to us if you have other concerns or questions about banking or QuickBooks. We'll make sure to respond as soon as we can. Keep safe always!

Alex-PortCityMakerspace
Level 1

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

Yes, this did solve our problem. Things are now coming in on the correct day, so revenue is recognized in the correct month. Hope it helps you too!

 

The management paypal site I went to was here: https://manager.paypal.com/

 

I believe the only reason we have access to that is because we had to for our WooCommerce website in order to process recurring payments. They required some special setup through a pro payments system, which is managed through the URL above. If you don't use the same WooCommerce platform it may be a different issue, I can't speak to how it works for other systems.

SheandL
QuickBooks Team

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

It's great to hear from you again,  @Alex-PortCityMakerspace.

 

That's fantastic! I'm glad to hear that my colleague was able to assist you with your concern. We're committed to ensuring you receive the best possible customer service experience.

 

If you have other questions or concerns, feel free to always come back here in the Community forum. We're right here to always help you.

RareRoots
Level 1

Paypal transactions using the wrong time zone?

We've been having this issue, too!  Did you ever find a solution?  I tried that PayPal Management link the OP listed but we don't have access to it.

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