How Do I Change Date and Time in Linux?
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How do I change the date in Linux?

You can set the date and time on your Linux system clock using the “set” switch along with the “date” command.

How do you change date and time in Unix?

The date command under UNIX displays date and time. You can use the same command set date and time. You must be the super-user (root) to change the date and time on Unix like operating systems. The date command shows the date and time read from the kernel clock.

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