Change the Timezone Using the Inbuilt Settings (GUI)
If you are running Ubuntu Desktop, you can change the current system’s timezone through the graphical user interface (GUI).
1. Open the system settings window by clicking on the Settings icon.
2. In the system settings window, click on the Date & Time tab. If the Automatic Time Zone is set to ON and you have an Internet connection and location service enabled, the timezone should be automatically set according to your location.
3. To manually select a new timezone, you can either click on the map or search for a timezone using the search bar. After selecting the desired timezone, click on the close button to apply the changes and close the window.
How To Set or Change Timezone on Ubuntu 20.04
Setting up the right time zone on your Ubuntu machine is extremely important for various reasons. Numerous tasks as well as background operations depend on the accurate time zone of your system. Some of the things that depend on the configured time zone setting include; log files which contain dates and times, scheduled jobs that run automatically, etc. When you first install Ubuntu, you set the time zone. But what if you need to update it later – like if you move to a new region? Not a problem.
This guide will show two simple methods of changing the time zone in your Ubuntu 20.04 computer, depending on whether you prefer using commands or a graphical interface. Be sure not to miss any appointments or get confused with local times by just following a few mouse clicks or keystrokes.