How Do I Change Timezone in Linux Terminal?
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How do I change the timezone in Linux terminal?

Using the Command Line (terminal)

  1. Open a terminal window by going to Applications>Accessories>Terminal.
  2. sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata.
  3. Follow the directions in the terminal.
  4. The timezone info is saved in /etc/timezone – which can be edited or used below.

How do I change timezone from IST to UTC in Linux?

Convert the UTC to IST in linux

  1. 1.First search for the available time zone by the below command. …
  2. Then unlink the current timezone sudo unlink /etc/localtime.
  3. 3.Now set the new timezone. …
  4. For example sudo ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/Asia/Kolkata /etc/localtime.
  5. Now check the DateTime using date command.
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