MC1239181: SharePoint: Backend migration for Weather, World Clock, and Events web parts

[Introduction]

The Bing Maps data provider will be retired in the near future. To ensure service continuity, SharePoint’s Weather , World Clock , and Events web parts will migrate to Azure Maps as the new backend data provider. This update is backend-only and does not change any end-user functionality or experience.

[When this will happen]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in late March 2026 and complete by late April 2026.

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected:

• Organizations using the SharePoint Weather , World Clock , or Events web parts.
• Admins responsible for allowlists, network security, or governance of SharePoint sites.

What will happen:

• The data provider for these web parts will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps.
• Azure Maps services used by these web parts are supported in most regions except China.
• No changes occur to end-user experience or configuration.
• No admin toggle is provided; migration is automatic.

[What you can do to prepare]

• Add atlas.microsoft.com to your organization’s allowlist if applicable.
• Confirm that network, firewall, and proxy configurations allow traffic to this domain.
• Review SharePoint pages that use these web parts.
• Communicate this backend update to site owners or helpdesk staff as needed.
• Update internal documentation as needed.

Learn more:

• Use the Events web part | Microsoft Support
• Use the World clock web part | Microsoft Support
• Show the weather on your page | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.