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timedatectl

Views and changes time, timezone, and NTP settings.

timedatectl controls system clock settings on systemd-based distributions.

Syntax
timedatectl [command]

Arguments explained

  • Options adjust output or behavior.
  • Arguments name the files, services, hosts, or values the command should work with.

Common examples

Show time settings
timedatectl

Displays timezone, clock sync, and RTC state.

Set timezone
sudo timedatectl set-timezone Europe/Berlin

Changes the system timezone.

timedatectl Command
FieldDetails
Commandtimedatectl
CategoryServices and System Control
Primary useViews and changes time, timezone, and NTP settings.
Syntaxtimedatectl [command]

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