Time Zone

Configure the time zone (TZ) on Linux systems

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Having the right time zone on Linux systems helps with troubleshooting. Learn how to see and configure the right time zone on most Linux distributions.

Summary

Having the right time set on a Linux system is important for data synchronization, forensics, and troubleshooting. Next step is to configure the correct time zone. This article will help you:

See the current time configuration
Learn how to configure the time zone

Time zone information

We will have a look on how to check and configure the time zone on Linux systems.

Show current time zone

Most new Linux distributions use systemd now. With the timedatectl command we can quickly see the existing time information, including the time zone.