To change the language on Telegram, you can head into the settings. Telegram supports dozens of languages, and many are community-translated.

Steps to Change Language

  1. Open Settings:

    • Android: Tap the three horizontal lines (☰) in the top-left and select Settings.

    • iOS: Tap the Settings gear icon in the bottom-right corner.

    • Desktop/Web: Click the three lines (☰) and select Settings.

  2. Go to Language: Scroll down and tap on Language.

  3. Select Your Language: Choose your preferred language from the list. The app will update instantly without needing a restart.

Advanced Features

  • Show Translate Button: In the same Language menu, you can toggle “Show Translate Button.” This adds a Translate option when you tap on a message written in a different language.

  • Exclude Languages: You can tell Telegram not to offer translation for languages you already speak (e.g., if you speak English and Spanish, you can hide the translate button for those).

  • Custom Language Packs: If your specific dialect isn’t listed (such as Chinese) , you can often find “Language Pack” links online created by the community. Clicking one will apply that custom translation to your app.