# Quick Tip: Setting time zone on Ubuntu Hardy

> A one-command way to configure the time zone on your Ubuntu server

- Author: Curtis Miller
- Published: 2008-09-13
- Categories: ops, how-to
- Canonical URL: https://millarian.com/posts/quick-tip-setting-time-zone-on-ubuntu-hardy/

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1. SSH into your slice
2. Run this command: `sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata`
3. Select your geographic area and location

That's it, hope it helps!

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