diff --git a/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts b/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts
index 6719ef93..f1d26234 100644
--- a/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts
+++ b/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ const defaultPreferences: Preferences = {
     refresh: true,
     sidebarToggle: true,
     themeToggle: true,
-    timezone: true,
+    timezone: false,
   },
 };