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How to Change Timezone in Linux
Changing the system timezone is a crucial task for ensuring the correct time is displayed on your Linux system. This can help avoid confusion with scheduled tasks and logging. In this tutorial, you will learn how to change the timezone in Linux using various methods.
1. Checking Current Timezone
Before making any changes, you can check your current timezone using the following command:
timedatectlLook for the Time zone: line in the output, which indicates your current timezone.
2. Listing Available Timezones
To see a list of all available timezones, use the following command:
timedatectl list-timezonesThis will display a long list of timezones. Scroll through the list to find the appropriate timezone for your location.
3. Changing the Timezone
Once you have identified the desired timezone, you can change it using:
sudo timedatectl set-timezone Region/CityFor example, to set the timezone to New York:
sudo timedatectl set-timezone America/New_YorkAfter changing the timezone, you can verify the change with:
timedatectl4. Changing Timezone Manually
If timedatectl is not available, you can manually change the timezone by creating a symbolic link. First, back up the current timezone:
sudo cp /etc/localtime /etc/localtime.bakThen, remove the current settings and link to the desired timezone file:
sudo rm /etc/localtime
sudo ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/Region/City /etc/localtime5. Conclusion
By following this tutorial, you have successfully changed the timezone on your Linux system. Properly configuring the timezone is critical for accurate system logging and scheduled tasks. Continue to explore additional date and time utilities in Linux to enhance your administrative skills!
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