Change Language and Region on macOS 13

Yes, you can easily change the system language and region settings in macOS 13 Ventura. This guide covers how to access the updated System Settings to switch your Mac’s display language, adjust regional formats for dates, numbers, and currency, and configure custom languages for specific applications.

How to Change the System Language

1. Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Settings.
2. Click General in the left sidebar.
3. Select Language & Region on the right.
4. Under the Preferred Languages section, click the Add (+) button.
5. Select your desired language from the list and click Add.
6. A prompt will ask whether you want to use this language as your primary language. Choose Use [Language].
7. Restart your Mac when prompted to apply the new language across the entire operating system.

If you already have multiple languages listed, you can drag your preferred language to the top of the list to make it the primary one.

How to Change Region Settings

1. Open System Settings and go to General > Language & Region.
2. Click the Region drop-down menu and choose your country or territory.
3. Once selected, your date, time, calendar, number formats, and temperature units will automatically update to match local standards.
4. To fine-tune individual details, manually adjust the fields for Calendar, Temperature, Measurement system, and First day of week directly below the Region menu.

How to Change the Language for Specific Apps

If you want an individual application to display in a language different from the rest of your system:

1. In the Language & Region menu, scroll down to the Applications section.
2. Click the Add (+) button.
3. Select the application from the drop-down list.
4. Choose the language you want that specific application to use.
5. Click Add. If the app is currently running, quit and reopen it for the change to take effect.