timedatectl
timedatectl is a command line tool available in Linux-based operating systems that allows users to view and manage the system's date and time settings. It is typically used to configure and adjust the system clock, time zone, and NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronization settings.
By running 'timedatectl', users can view the current system date, time, time zone, and whether the system clock is synchronized. It provides detailed information about the system's time settings such as the local time, coordinated universal time (UTC), and the status of daylight saving time.
With timedatectl, users can easily change the system's time zone to any desired location around the globe. It also enables users to manually set the system's time and date or synchronize it with a remote NTP server for accurate timekeeping.
Additionally, timedatectl allows users to enable or disable automatic time synchronization with NTP servers. This ensures that the system clock remains accurate and up to date by regularly synchronizing with trusted time sources on the internet.
Overall, timedatectl is a powerful command line tool that provides easy and efficient management of time-related settings in Linux-based systems.
List of commands for timedatectl:
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timedatectl:tldr:2e10d timedatectl: Check the current system clock time.$ timedatectltry on your machineexplain this command
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timedatectl:tldr:5d197 timedatectl: Change the hardware clock time standard to localtime.$ timedatectl set-local-rtc 1try on your machineexplain this command
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timedatectl:tldr:67867 timedatectl: List available timezones.$ timedatectl list-timezonestry on your machineexplain this command
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timedatectl:tldr:7b149 timedatectl: Enable Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization.$ timedatectl set-ntp ontry on your machineexplain this command
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timedatectl:tldr:8bc2e timedatectl: Set the local time of the system clock directly.$ timedatectl set-time "${yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm:ss}"try on your machineexplain this command
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timedatectl:tldr:ad31e timedatectl: Set the system timezone.$ timedatectl set-timezone ${timezone}try on your machineexplain this command