Global GPS-Based Time and Location Synchronization Issue

19 May, 2025

Dear KAUST Community, 

We would like to inform you of a global issue currently affecting GPS-based time and location synchronization on some devices worldwide. As a result, you may notice incorrect time displays or inaccurate location data on mobile phones, in-vehicle systems, and other GPS-enabled equipment.

 

To minimize disruption, we recommend manually setting your time zone on affected mobile devices as a temporary workaround:

 

iPhone (iOS):
 
Android Devices:
 
We are actively monitoring the situation and will update the KAUST Community as more information or fixes become available.
 
KAUST IT