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Debian/Ubuntu - Set Timezone

Run the following command:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata

Then pick your timezone by selecting the options from the menu.

UTC can be selected by first selecting "none of the above" in the first option.

Last updated: 19th March 2023
First published: 16th August 2018

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