TimeZone adjust in Linux

For Redhat/CentOS/Fedora/SL distribution

Type the redhat-config-date command at the command line to start the time and date properties tool, run:

# redhat-config-date

OR type setup and select time zone configuration. This tool is recommended for remote ssh text based sessions.

# setup

Select timezone configuration. Just follow on screen instructions to change the timezone.

If you are using Debian / Ubuntu Linux

To change the timezone for you run the following command as root user:

# dpkg-reconfigure tzdata

Again, just follow on screen instructions.