Set the Correct Time Zone on Your Linux Server

How to Set Time Zone

Ensure your server operates on the appropriate time zone for its location. This guide walks you through checking the current time zone, exploring available options, and setting the desired zone using the timedatectl command.

Prerequisites

• SSH access to your Linux server/VPS.

To Get Access via SSH

• Syntax: ssh -p PORT USERNAME@HOSTIP
• Example: ssh -p 21350 u27653@216.32.44.12

Check Current System Time Zone

timedatectl

Check All Time Zones

timedatectl list-timezones

Filter Time Zone by City

• Syntax: timedatectl list-timezones | grep City_Name
• Example: timedatectl list-timezones | grep Kolkata

Set Time Zone

• Syntax: timedatectl set-timezone [timezone]
• Example: timedatectl set-timezone Asia/Kolkata

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