How do I change my Facebook language?

Want Facebook in another language? You can change the display language for your Facebook account on desktop or mobile, and also adjust translation preferences. This article shows clear, step-by-step instructions for the Facebook website, the Facebook mobile app (Android/iPhone), and Messenger where relevant.

Quick summary

• Desktop: Settings & privacy → Settings → Language and region.
• Mobile app: Menu (☰) → Settings & privacy → App language (may open device settings on Android).
• You can also manage translation settings for posts and which languages Facebook will translate automatically.

Step-by-step — Facebook on desktop (web browser)

1. Open facebook.com and log in.
2. Click the account menu in the top-right corner (your profile picture or the ▼ icon).
3. Choose Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
4. In the left-hand column, select Language and region. (If you don't see it, search the word “Language” in the Settings search box.)
5. Look for Facebook language and click Edit. Choose your preferred language from the dropdown and click Save Changes.

Step-by-step — Facebook mobile app (iPhone & Android)

Note: Facebook sometimes routes language changes to your phone’s system settings on Android. On iPhone the app typically has its own language selector.

1. Open the Facebook app.
2. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines — ☰). On iPhone it’s usually at the bottom right; on Android it’s usually at the top right.
3. Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy to expand it.
4. Tap App Language (or Language depending on your version). If the app says it will open your phone’s settings, you’ll need to pick the language from your device settings (Android).
5. Choose the language you want. The app may restart or update UI text immediately.

Change Messenger language

Messenger uses the language of the Messenger app or your device. To change it, update your device language or change the app language if Messenger offers that option in Settings.

Manage translation settings (auto-translate posts)

1. On desktop: Settings > Language and region > Translation for posts. Here you can set whether Facebook will offer translations and which languages you speak.
2. On mobile: Settings & privacy > Settings > Languages or Translation settings (wording varies). Add languages you understand and toggle automatic translation preferences.

Troubleshooting & common questions

Q: I don’t see my language in the list.
A: Facebook supports many languages but not every dialect. If your language isn’t listed, choose a closely related language or check Facebook’s help center for updates.

Q: My Facebook is stuck in another language and I can’t find settings.
A: Use these quick keyboard shortcuts on desktop to open settings: press ? (help menu) and search for "Language" — or visit https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=language directly after logging in.

Note: If your Facebook account is part of a Business Manager or Page with multiple admins, changing your personal display language will not change the language for other admins or for the Page itself (Page posts and Page settings follow your individual account language or the Page-specific settings).

Accessibility & tips

• If you only want certain parts translated, explore the Translation for posts settings to control automatic translations.
• Changing your device language affects all apps that follow system language — useful if you want a consistent experience across apps.
• For people who read right-to-left languages (Arabic, Hebrew), Facebook will automatically adjust layout direction when you switch to that language.

Example: direct link to language settings

To jump straight to Facebook’s language settings on most accounts, log in and visit:

https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=language

Wrap-up

Changing Facebook’s language is quick and reversible. Use the desktop Settings & privacy → Language and region for the clearest options, and the mobile menu for on-phone changes. If Facebook redirects you to device settings, change your phone language and the Facebook app will follow.

Last updated: November 3, 2025 — instructions apply to current Facebook app and site layout; exact wording may vary by version and OS.