How do I set UTC time in Linux?

To switch to UTC, simply execute sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata , scroll to the bottom of the Continents list and select Etc or None of the above ; in the second list, select UTC . If you prefer GMT instead of UTC, it’s just above UTC in that list. Show activity on this post.

How do you change the time in Unix?

The basic way to alter the system’s date in Unix/Linux through the command line environment is by using “date” command. Using date command with no options just displays the current date and time. By using the date command with the additional options, you can set date and time.