How to Change Timezone from CST To EST in Orace Linux 7 server

How to Change Timezone from CST To EST in Orace Linux 7 server (文档 ID 2250865.1)

APPLIES TO:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.3 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kerne [3.8.13] and later
Linux x86-64

GOAL

Change Timezone in Oracle Linux 7 Update 3 server from EST to CST.
 

SOLUTION

Follow the below steps to change the timezone to CST. (Execute the below commands as root user)

1. List all the available timezones using the below command
    

   # timedatectl list-timezones

2. Locate the correct timezone you need that is in the central timezone.
    
3. Set the specific timezone
   
   For eg, to set central timezone:
    

   # timedatectl set-timezone America/Chicago

4. Run the "date" command to verify the changes.
    

   # date