Linux TimeZone

Synchronized time is very important for log files analysis across multiple system. NTP - Network Time Protocol is standard way for system to provide correct time information on the internet.

Commands:

timedatectl  - Show overview of the current time setting.



timedatectl list-timezones - Display all time zones (timezones are based on continent or ocean).

tzselect - Used to identity correct time zone information.


 


 timedatectl set-timezone 'Africa/Johannesburg' - It used to set time and date as per continent/country. System setting for current time zone can be change only by root user.

timedatectl set-time '07:00:45' - To change the time.


timedatectl set-ntp true - To enable NTP 



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