2.12. Time Zone Configuration

2.12. Time Zone Configuration

Set your time zone by selecting the city closest to your computer's physical location.

There are two ways for you to select your time zone:

Configuring the Time Zone

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Figure 2.18. Configuring the Time Zone


Select System Clock uses UTC if you know that your system is set to UTC.

Note

iSeries users must select System Clock uses UTC.

Tip

To change your time zone configuration after you have completed the installation, use the Time and Date Properties Tool.

Type the system-config-date command in a shell prompt to launch the Time and Date Properties Tool. If you are not root, it prompts you for the root password to continue.

To run the Time and Date Properties Tool as a text-based application, use the command timeconfig.


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