Change time from command line???

[?#Yhf%*&]

I decided to install Chromium OS to my dad's netbook, and it works perfectly. The only problem is that i can't change the time. Luckily, I can access a command line by pressing CTRL+ALT+T. So maybe I can change it from the command line.

Can anyone help? What command changes the time?

[dino99]

usually we right click on date/time in tray to set prefs

[Rubi1200]

Hi,
I think you can do it like this:

date --set="2002-6-29 11:59 AM"

Obviously, this is just an example, you need to set the correct date and time on your system.

[tredegar]

The date command shows, or sets the time from the terminal.
You'll need to be root to set the time.
See man date
eg sudo date --utc 05141742 2011 .00

[?#Yhf%*&]

Thanks a lot! It turns out I forgot to run it as administrator. Also, you have to log out and back in again to make the clock in the browser to show the time correctly.

I guess that's why Chrome OS isn't out yet...

For the record, I did this:

sudo date --set "15 MAY 2011 1:40 PM"

Thanks again!

[Rubi1200]

Nice one! Glad you got it sorted out