{"id":269,"date":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=269"},"modified":"2025-04-11T09:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:18:29","slug":"how-to-change-server-timezone-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/269\/how-to-change-server-timezone-in-cpanel.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Server Timezone in cPanel?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You might assume that a different or wrong time zone is a spot of bother. But let us correct you there by saying it is not! This is the crux of the matter, especially for website owners. <\/span><\/p>\n

The inaccurate timezone on a server can lead to serious consequences, such as wrong or interrupted task scheduling. Log files and Email headers will have the wrong timestamps, which can cause difficulty in troubleshooting issues and identifying the correct time of receiving and sending an Email. <\/span><\/p>\n

The worst-case scenario would be expired SSL certificates. Every SSL certificate has an expiration date based on the server\u2019s clock. Now, if your timezone is wrong, you may not get confused with the renewal date of the SSL certificate. <\/span><\/p>\n

All these situations will eventually lead to delayed work, additional efforts, trouble fixing issues, and, most importantly, site vulnerabilities against cyber attacks. <\/span><\/p>\n

To save yourself from such alarming causes, you must change the server timezone in cPanel. If you are unfamiliar with setting the timezone, continue reading this blog, as we will guide you on how to do so. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How To Change Your Website\u2019s Content In cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Steps to Change the Server Timezone in cPanel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

These steps will not only guide you to change the timezone in cPanel but also talk about setting the timezone in cPanel through the .htaccess file. Without further ado, let\u2019s show you the steps. <\/span><\/p>\n

Step-1: <\/strong>Login to cPanel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"cPanel\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-2:<\/strong> Once you log in, scroll down to find the<\/span> \u2018File Manager\u2019<\/strong> in the<\/span> \u2018Files\u2019 <\/strong>section and click on it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"File<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-3:<\/strong> Scroll below in the file manager to search for \u2018<\/span>public_html.<\/strong>\u2019 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-4:<\/strong> Upon opening the public_html, search for \u2018.htaccess\u2019<\/strong> from the fetched records. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"select<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you <\/span>can\u2019t locate the .htaccess file<\/strong><\/a>, head to settings in the top right corner of the file manager. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"search<\/span><\/p>\n

In the settings menu, tick the \u2018Show hidden files<\/strong>\u2019 option and click \u2018Save<\/strong>\u2019 to generate the hidden results. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"select<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-5:<\/strong> Right click on the .htaccess file when you find it and select <\/span>\u2018Edit\u2019<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-6:<\/strong> You will see multiple strings of codes appears on your screen. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"reopen<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-7:<\/strong> Add this below string of code to the top of the code in the .htaccess file. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 Code:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

php_value date.timezone \u2018Asia\/Kolkata<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This is an Indian Standard Timezone, but you can change the code according to <\/span>your timezone<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Install a PHP Script in cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Step-8:<\/strong> Click \u2018<\/span>Save Changes<\/strong>\u2019 at the top right corner of the .htaccess file to save the last modifications.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"click<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-9:<\/strong> Upon saving the changes, you will be redirected to the public_html page. Click on the <\/span>\u2018File\u2019<\/strong> at the top left corner of the file manager to create a new file. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"create<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-10: <\/strong>Input the new file name. For instance, \u2018<\/span>newchanges.php<\/strong>\u2019 and save it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"make<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-11:<\/strong> Search for the new file in the public_html page and right-click on it. After that, click on the <\/span>\u2018Edit\u2019<\/strong> option to make changes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"select<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 12:<\/strong> Input this string of the code at the top of the new file. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 Code –<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

&lt;?php phpinfo(); <\/span><\/p>\n

echo \u201cThe time is \u201c . date(\u2018Y\/m\/d\u201d) . date (\u201ch:i:sa\u201d);<\/span><\/p>\n

? &gt;<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, click on <\/span>\u2018Save Changes\u2019<\/strong> to save the modifications. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Create a PHPinfo File and View PHP Information?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Hope this knowledge-base blog helps you change the timezone in cPanel. If you are unable to change the timezone despite trying the above-given methods, consider checking for custom settings in the server\u2019s PHP configuration. As possibilities of the custom settings hindering the process are high. <\/span><\/p>\n

In case the issue still remains unresolved, contact your hosting provider or system administrator for further assistance. <\/span><\/p>\n

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