Change your Amazon language in account settings

Amazon lets you change the language for your account in one place: the Language Settings page in your account menu. The change affects the entire site — product pages, your orders, customer service options, and emails from Amazon. You can switch between English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and several others depending on which Amazon store you use.

The steps are the same whether you use Amazon on a computer or phone. Open Amazon and sign in, then go to Account & Lists in the top right corner. Select Account, then scroll down to find Preferences. Click Language Settings and choose your preferred language from the dropdown menu. Click Save Changes and the site reloads in your new language immediately.

If you share an Amazon account with family members, changing the language affects everyone who uses that account. Each person would need their own account to use a different language, or you can change it back and forth as needed.

Key Takeaways

  • Language settings are in Account & Lists > Account > Preferences > Language Settings, and the change takes effect immediately across the entire site.
  • Changing the account language affects all devices and all people using that account, so shared accounts may need to switch languages manually.
  • Amazon offers multiple languages depending on your region, but the exact list varies by which Amazon store you are using.
  • Your language choice does not affect which products are available to you or change your location or shipping address.

Where to find language settings on different devices

On a computer, the process is straightforward: sign in, click Account & Lists at the top right, select Your Account, scroll to Preferences, and click Language Settings. The dropdown shows all available languages for your region. Select one and click Save Changes.

On the Amazon mobile app for iPhone or Android, the steps are slightly different. Open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down and tap Your Account, then tap Preferences. Tap Language and select your choice from the list. The app updates immediately without requiring a separate save step.

On Amazon tablets or Fire devices, go to Settings > Display > Language and select from the available options. This changes the language for the entire device, not just the Amazon app, so it affects all apps and system menus.

What changes when you switch languages

When you change your account language, Amazon translates the interface, product descriptions, customer reviews, and your order history. Search results remain the same — you are still searching the same catalog — but the labels, buttons, and navigation text appear in your chosen language.

Your emails from Amazon, order confirmations, and shipping notifications will arrive in the new language. Customer service chat and phone support will also default to that language, though you can request English or another language during a support conversation if needed.

Your address, payment method, and account information do not change. Neither does your location or which Amazon store you are using. If you are on Amazon.com and switch to Spanish, you remain on the US store but see Spanish text — you do not automatically move to Amazon.es or another regional site.

Switching between multiple languages on one account

You can change your language setting as often as you want. There is no limit to how many times you switch, and no waiting period between changes. If you need English one day and Spanish the next, you can go back to Language Settings and select a different option each time.

Some people keep a note of the exact steps in their preferred language so they can navigate back to settings even if they have switched to an unfamiliar language. The Account & Lists menu is always in the top right corner, and the icons remain the same regardless of language, so you can usually find your way back by location and visual cues.

If you have multiple Amazon accounts, each one has its own language setting. You would need to sign out and sign into a different account to use a different language, or keep one account in each language and switch between them.

Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick

If you change your language but the site reverts to English or another language on your next visit, your browser or app may be overriding the setting. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then sign back into Amazon and check Language Settings again. On mobile apps, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

Some older browsers do not fully support all languages on Amazon. If text appears garbled or partially translated, try a different browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Amazon works best on current versions of these browsers.

If you are using a work or school computer, your IT department may have locked language settings. Contact them to request a change, or use a personal device instead.

Languages available on Amazon by region

Amazon.com (US store) offers English and Spanish. Amazon.ca (Canada) offers English and French. Amazon.co.uk (UK) offers English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Amazon.de (Germany), Amazon.fr (France), Amazon.es (Spain), and Amazon.it (Italy) each offer their local language plus English and sometimes others.

Amazon stores in Asia and other regions offer additional languages. Amazon.co.jp (Japan) offers Japanese and English. Amazon.in (India) offers English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The exact list depends on which regional store you are using.

If you want to use Amazon in a language not available on your current regional store, you would need to visit a different Amazon store. For example, if you are in the US and want to shop in German, you could visit Amazon.de, though shipping and pricing would be based on Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my language affect which products I can see?

No. Your language setting changes only the text on the site, not the products available to you or your location. If you are shopping on Amazon.com, you see the same inventory whether you use English or Spanish. The language you choose does not change your shipping address or which sellers can reach you.

Can I use different languages on different devices?

Not with the same account. Your language setting is tied to your account, so if you sign into the same Amazon account on your phone and computer, both devices show the same language. To use different languages, you would need separate accounts or change the setting each time you switch devices.

What happens to my reviews and messages if I change the language?

Your reviews and messages stay in the language you wrote them. If you wrote a review in English and then switch your account to Spanish, the review still appears in English to other shoppers. Only the Amazon interface and product descriptions translate — your own content does not.

Can I change the language for just one order or product page?

No. Language settings apply to your entire account. If you need to read something in a different language, you can use your browser's built-in translation tool (most modern browsers offer this) without changing your Amazon account language.

What if I forget which language I switched to?

The Account & Lists menu is always in the top right corner, and the icons look the same in every language. Click Account & Lists, then look for the gear icon or "Preferences" option, then find the language icon or text that looks like it controls language. If you are completely lost, try using your browser's translation feature to read the page in English, then navigate to settings from there.