16.3.10

Linux Set Date and Time From the Command Line

You must login as root user to use date command.

Linux Set Date

Use the following syntax to set new data and time:
date set="STRING"

For example, set new data to 2 Oct 2006 18:00:00, type the following command as root user:
# date -s "2 OCT 2006 18:00:00"
OR
# date set="2 OCT 2006 18:00:00"

You can also simplify format using following syntax:
# date +%Y%m%d -s "20081128"

Linux Set Time

To set time use the following syntax:
# date +%T -s "10:13:13"
Where,

  • 10: Hour (hh)
  • 13: Minute (mm)
  • 30: Second (ss)

Use %p locale’s equivalent of either AMhttp://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-set-date-time-from-linux-command-prompt/ or PM, enter:
# date +%T%p -s "6:10:30AM"
# date +%T%p -s "12:10:30PM"

source: http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-set-date-time-from-linux-command-prompt/

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