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Time, date & timezone

webgen-tz shows or sets the system timezone and manages the clock. The graphical Settings → Date & Time panel drives the same tool.

Examples

CommandWhat it does
webgen-tzShow the current timezone.
sudo webgen-tz Australia/SydneySet the timezone.
webgen-tz -lList regions; webgen-tz -l Australia lists cities.
webgen-tz ntpShow NTP state (on/off, synced).
sudo webgen-tz ntp offDisable NTP (persists across reboot).
sudo webgen-tz ntp syncForce an immediate clock step.
sudo webgen-tz clock '2026-07-24 09:30:00'Set the clock by hand (only when NTP is off).