Configure New timezone Permanently in bash

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In the realm of Linux server administration, managing time settings is a critical aspect that directly impacts system synchronization and overall functionality.

Whether you’re a seasoned Ubuntu administrator or a novice looking to enhance your server configuration skills, this guide is tailored to help you efficiently and effectively set up and maintain the desired timezone on your Ubuntu server.

Configuration

$ timedatectl list-timezones
output omitted...
Asia/Kolkata
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Asia/Kuching
Asia/Kuwait
Asia/Macau
output omitted...
$ sudo timedatectl set-timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Explanation

  1. list-timezones is to list all supported time zone by timedatectl
  2. set-timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur is to make your system to follow Kuala Lumpur’s timezone