How to Change the Timezone in Linux

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Menu.

   Click Menu in the bottom-left corner of the screen. , It's grey with pink, horizontal sliders on it.
   
   You'll find it on the left side of the Menu window., It's in the "Preferences" group of options., This will bring up a world map image on which you can select a timezone., Click a vertical slice of the map to pick that timezone., It's in the bottom-right side of the Date & Time menu.
   
   Your timezone preferences will be saved., It's in the upper-left side of the screen.
   
   Doing so prompts a drop-down menu., This option is at the top of the System menu.
   
   A pop-out menu will appear., It's near the bottom of the pop-out menu., It should be at the top of the Time and Date window, to the right of the "Time zone:" heading.
   
   Doing so brings up a map., Clicking a section on the map will zoom in on that spot, so click near where you want to set the timezone., There are red dots signifying cities in different timezones on the map.
   
   Click a red dot to select the city and timezone in question., It's at the bottom of the window.
   
   Your Ubuntu timezone has been updated.
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   Step 2: Click the System Settings icon.

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   Step 3: Click Date & Time.

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   Step 4: Click the box next to the "Time zone:" heading.

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   Step 5: Select a timezone.

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   Step 6: Click Close.

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   Step 7: Click System.

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   Step 8: Select Administration.

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   Step 9: Click Time and Date.

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    Step 10: Click your current timezone.

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    Step 11: Click an approximate location.

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    Step 12: Click the nearest city.

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    Step 13: Click Close.

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