Change your Amazon language in account settings
Go to your Amazon account and select Account & Lists in the top right corner. Click Your Account, then find Language Settings in the left menu. Select your preferred language from the dropdown — Amazon supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese depending on your region. Click Save Changes and the site will refresh in your new language.
The language you choose applies to your entire Amazon experience: product pages, your orders, customer service messages, and emails from Amazon. If you share your account with someone else, changing the language affects what they see too. If you need to switch back, follow the same steps and pick a different language.
On mobile, open the Amazon app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down to Settings, then tap Language & Region. Select your language and confirm. The app will restart in your chosen language.
Key Takeaways
- Language settings are found under Your Account in the web version, or Settings in the mobile app.
- Your choice applies to the entire account, including emails and customer service messages.
- Amazon supports over a dozen languages, though availability depends on which Amazon site you use (Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, etc.).
- Changing the language does not affect your payment methods, addresses, or order history — only how text appears on screen.
- If you change your mind, you can switch back to any supported language at any time.
Language settings on different Amazon sites
Amazon operates separate websites for different countries and regions, and each site supports different languages. Amazon.com (United States) offers English and Spanish. Amazon.ca (Canada) offers English and French. Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom) offers English. Amazon.de (Germany) offers German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish. If you shop on multiple Amazon sites, you set the language separately for each one.
Your language preference does not carry over between sites. If you switch from Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk, you may need to set the language again. Check which Amazon site you are on by looking at the domain name in your browser's address bar.
What changes when you switch languages
When you change your language, Amazon translates the website interface, product descriptions, customer reviews, and most emails. However, some content may not be fully translated — user-written reviews and Q&A sections often remain in the original language because they come from other customers. Product titles and descriptions from third-party sellers may also stay in English if the seller has not provided a translation.
Your order confirmations, shipping notifications, and customer service responses will appear in your chosen language. If you contact Amazon customer service, they will respond in the language your account is set to, though you can request a different language if needed.
Changing language for Alexa and Fire devices
If you use Alexa or a Fire tablet, the language settings are separate from your Amazon account language. On a Fire tablet, go to Settings, tap Display & Sounds, then select Language. On an Alexa device, open the Alexa app on your phone, tap More (three dots), select Settings, then Device Settings, choose your device, and tap Language.
Changing the language on these devices does not automatically change your Amazon.com language, and vice versa. You may want to keep them the same for consistency, but you can set them independently if you prefer.
Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick
If you change your language and it reverts back, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then try again. Sometimes stored browser data interferes with the change. After clearing cache, log out of Amazon completely, close your browser, and log back in.
If you are using a shared computer or device, another user's browser settings or account may be overriding yours. Make sure you are logged into your own account and that no one else has changed the setting. On mobile, uninstall and reinstall the Amazon app if the language change does not persist.
Language and regional settings work together
Amazon also has a separate Country/Region setting that controls which Amazon site you shop on and which currency prices display in. Your language setting and your country/region setting are independent — you can shop on Amazon.com (United States) but read everything in Spanish, for example. However, some features may not work correctly if your language and region are mismatched. If you are having trouble, make sure both settings match your location and preferences.
To change your country or region, go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, find Country/Region Settings, and choose your location. This setting affects which Amazon site you use and which payment methods and addresses are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my language affect my payment information or addresses?
No. Your language setting only changes how text appears on screen. Your saved payment methods, shipping addresses, and order history remain exactly the same. You can switch languages as often as you want without affecting any of your account data.
Can I set different languages for different family members on a shared account?
No. The language setting applies to the entire account, not to individual users. If multiple people share one account, you all see the same language. If you need different languages, each person should have their own Amazon account.
What if Amazon does not support my language?
Amazon supports a limited number of languages depending on which regional site you use. If your language is not available, you can use your browser's built-in translation tool (most browsers offer this) to translate the page, though the translation may not be perfect.
Will changing my language affect customer service responses?
Yes. Amazon customer service will respond in the language your account is set to. If you need to communicate in a different language, you can request it when you contact them, and they will try to accommodate you if a representative is available.
Do I need to change my language if I move to a different country?
You may want to, but you do not have to. If you move, you might also want to update your country/region setting so you shop on the correct Amazon site and see prices in the local currency. You can change language and region independently based on your preference.