iPhone How To: Using iPhone Abroad

International

Use International settings to set the language for iPhone, turn keyboards for different languages on or off, and set the date, time, and telephone number formats for your region.

Set the language for iPhone: 

Choose General > International > Language, choose the language you want to use, then tap Done.

Set the Voice Control language for iPhone: 

Choose General > International > Voice Control, then choose the language you want to use (available only on iPhone 3GS).

Turn international keyboards on or off: 

Choose General > International > Keyboards, and turn on the keyboards you want.
If more than one keyboard is turned on, tap  to switch keyboards when you’re typing. When you tap the symbol, the name of the newly active keyboard appears briefly. See International Keyboards.

Set date, time, and telephone number formats: 

Choose General > International > Region Format, and choose your region.
The Region Format also determines the language used for the days and months that appear in native iPhone applications.

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